19 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri Minutes: The minutes of the November 22, 2008 meeting of the Board of Directors were approved. Grand Master Report: Grand Master Watson reported that the following Executive Officers resigned or were removed: Kurt Hamrock, District of Columbia William G. Hinton, Kentucky Robert Lijewski, Wisconsin Dale Pushee, Vermont Grand Master Watson reported the following Executive Officer was removed: David Glassman, New York Grand Master Watson announced the following appointments: Albert M. Smith, District of Columbia, PR, 6 January Danny Coffey, Kentucky, PR, 15 January Robert Simon, Wisconsin, EO, 16 February Shawn Brewster, Vermont, PR, 25 March William Sardone, New York, PR, 27 March Victor Key, Southern California, EO, 14 May Bryan Noble, Massachusetts, E.O., 14 May 2009 Danny Coffey, Kentucky, E.O., 15 May Financial Report: James C. McGee, PGM, Grand Treasurer, reported the recent completion of our audit reviewed for DeMolay International showed no major areas of concern. The staff continues to manage the budget very well. The Grand Master called on the Vice Chairman of the Jurisprudence and Legislation Committee to report on the Legislative Call items to be decided at this session. Call Items: Vice Chairman, Boyd Patterson explained the call items on the agenda this year to be voted on by the Board of Directors. Call Item #2 would allow the Grand Master thirty (30) days after date of delinquency to waive fees of a class 1 or 3 member of DeMolay International. A motion was made and duly seconded to approve call item #2. Motion was defeated. Call Item #3 specifies when elections of class 1, class 2, class 3, and class 4 members are effective. Motion was made and duly seconded to approve call item #3. Motion was approved. Call Item #4 creates a new discipline process for class 1, class 2, class 3 and class 4 members. A motion was made and duly seconded to approve call item #4. Motion was approved. 19

20 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Congress Officers Report: Richard Eells reviewed the Congress Cabinet Program. He noted that the cabinet was in favor of allowing a young man who is unsuccessful in the IMC election to run for the ICS position. Following a discussion and motion to approve the Congress Bylaw Proposal, a motion was made to table until Saturday Board of Directors meeting. Motion was approved. Following reports from various committees, the Grand Master recessed the meeting until Saturday, the 20 th of June. Respectfully submitted, Joe A. Williams Grand Secretary 20

21 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri Members Present: C. Michael Watson Grand Master Robert Cockerham, Grand Senior Councilor Wesley D. Thornton, Grand Junior Councilor James C. McGee, PGM, Grand Treasurer Joe A. Williams, PGM, Grand Secretary David Craft, Region I Representative John Whitaker, Region III Representative Theodore B. Korn, Region IV Representative Gary E. Mueller, Region VII Representative Terry L. Peters, Region VIII Representative Staff Present: Jeffery C. Kitsmiller, Sr., Executive Director Nancy Shipps, Director of Administration Others Present: DEMOLAY INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kansas City, Missouri June 20, 2009 M. Boyd Patterson Vice Chairman, Jurisprudence and Legislation Committee Greg Chiles Executive Officer, Indiana Derek Sprague Chairman, Budget and Finance Committee Grand Master Watson called the meeting of the Board of Directors to order. A motion was made that all committee reports, whether given orally or in writing during any portion of the annual meeting of the corporation, DeMolay International, be deemed to have been received by the Board of Directors and that the Board of Directors be empowered to effectuate all directions given by the receipt of any report, the receipt of any recommendation for action, or any other matter as communicated by a member of the Corporation, and the Board be empowered to take such actions as are necessary to receive and act upon all matters referred to it by the Corporation. The motion received a second and was approved. The Investment Committee submitted a recommendation to the Board of Directors to change the investment managers. A motion was made to transfer our investments now managed by Merrill Lynch to Davenport and Company as outlined in the Investment Report given earlier. The motion received a second and was approved. With no further business before the Board of Directors, the Grand Master expressed his appreciation to every member of the Board for their efforts, input and service during the past year. He called on the Grand Chaplain, Theodore Korn for the Benediction. Grand Master Watson declared the Board of Directions meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Joe A. Williams Grand Secretary 21

22 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting 22 DeMolay International 2009 Annual Session 89 th International Supreme Council 42 nd International DeMolay Congress Grand Opening Thursday, June 18, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri Timothy B. Strawn: Ladies and gentlemen, good evening and welcome to the opening ceremonies in celebration of another outstanding year of service for DeMolay International. This years' annual proceedings bring us to the place where it all began, Kansas City, home of Dad Land, Mother Chapter, Louis Lower, and those other original DeMolays who set in motion the establishment of our organization which has during its 90 years impacted literally millions of lives throughout the world. They could not possibly have envisioned all that the Order of DeMolay would become to the need of so many. Especially Dad Land, each of us is eternally grateful for their efforts to bring our beloved Order to life and carefully guide its growth and development throughout its early years. DeMolay leaders, including Supreme Council Members, Jurisdictional Officers and Executive Officers from our nation and around the world have convened for the purpose of transacting business and the festivities of the 89th Session of the Supreme Council of DeMolay International and the 42nd International DeMolay Congress. We are also pleased to greet and have in our midst a host of leaders of our Masonic families, young men of DeMolay, DeMolay moms, advisors, volunteers, staff and distinguished guests, all for this annual convocation. This is a special time of celebration, renewal and rededication to the great vision and legacy of the hero and founder of DeMolay, Dad Frank S. Land. It affords us the opportunity to not only celebrate our Order's rich history and important legacy, but also reaffirm the worthy motives and ideals that should drive our every thought and action. In doing so, may we all rededicate ourselves so that all we say and do while convened together, and in the years to come, may be worthy of DeMolay's exalted ideals. May we all continue to be vibrant examples of loyal and effective service with the hope of the promise that tomorrow will be better than yesterday, and the determination to continue our quest in building the foundation of our worldwide movement. As we reflect upon the glorious past and look forward to a brighter future, and find ourselves encountering considerable change and uncertainty that constantly invade our lives. With the ongoing conflicts and critical challenges in today's world, it has become obvious that the need for the values and mission of DeMolay is truly greater than ever. Our communities and the world itself long for leadership based on the precepts and principles taught in our chapter rooms. Proudly we celebrate many successes and accomplishments, in which the talented young men of DeMolay are doing their part to live a dream of greatness in keeping their flame of fire alive for DeMolay and their nation, as well as forming friendships and creating a bridge of unity and peace in our fraternal family. At this point I would like to invite the Honor Guard of young men of Missouri DeMolay to enter. We are pleased to have the appointed Grand Officers of DeMolay International and the appointed officers of the International DeMolay Congress, in their respective places of honor, as we begin the official opening ceremonies. This team of officers is, as is each year's team, charged with awesome responsibilities to the mighty bulwarks of our Order, the sacred banner of our beloved country and the sentries of our seven precepts, to illuminate our pathway in showing the world all that is good and right with the DeMolay

23 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri program. It is now an honor and great privilege to proceed with the introduction and presentation of our champions of and distinguished leaders for DeMolay International. Brothers Grand Marshal and International Congress Marshal, you will present the 42nd International Congress Secretary, Brother Ryan Rudebock, at the altar for introduction. Grand Marshall David A. Glattly: Brother Master of Ceremonies, I present Brother Ryan Rudebock, the 42nd International Congress Secretary. Timothy B. Strawn: Brother International Congress Marshal, you will conduct Brother Rudebock to our distinguished East. It is a distinguished honor and with pride that we welcome and extend our appreciation to Brother Ryan Rudebock, the 42nd International Congress Secretary of the Order of DeMolay. Brother Rudebock, please have a seat in our midst. Brothers Grand Marshal and International Congress Marshal, you will present the 42nd International Master Councilor at the altar for introduction. Grand Marshal David A. Glattly: Brother Master of Ceremonies, it is an honor and a privilege to introduce to you Brother Richard W. Eells, II, the 42nd International Master Councilor of the Order of DeMolay. Timothy B. Strawn: Brother Grand Marshal, you will conduct the International Master Councilor to our distinguished East. Brethren and friends, it is with distinct honor and great pride that we welcome and extend our appreciation to Brother Richard Eells, the 42nd International Master Councilor of the Order of DeMolay. Brother International Master Councilor, I tender you the gavel of authority and invite you to bring some welcoming remarks. Richard W. Eells, II: Please be seated. Brethren and friends of DeMolay International, good evening. It is indeed a pleasure to be here representing these fine young men who are the delegates of the 43rd International Congress. I hope that what we will produce for you this weekend will not only be pleasing, but also effective in perpetuating the Congress into the new millennium and around the world. I would like to take a brief opportunity to introduce the members of the DeMolay International Cabinet. If they would please rise and be recognized. Will you please give them a hand. You may be seated. These young men worked hard to achieve the Policy and Purpose Report. And I think you guys will all be very excited about the review that we will give of that Policy and Purpose Report tomorrow during the joint session. I am definitely excited to let you know the progress they made on that. Also with us today, we have some representatives from Relay for Life. If they could please stand for me. If we can all welcome them. Thank you very much for coming. As you know, the DeMolay International Board of Directors and DeMolay Congress worked hard this year to launch the International Partnership for Relay for Life. Tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. we will be doing a Relay for Life kick-off. It is in the agenda. All members of the Supreme Council and the DeMolay Congress are invited to attend. It should be a lot of fun and it should be very informative to the young men and the adults alike. I hope you will all join us for that. Without further ado, thank you for coming. I wish you all luck on a great session with the Supreme Council. And the delegates are looking forward to serving. Thank you all. Timothy B. Strawn: Brother Grand Marshal, you will present the elected officers of the International Supreme Council, with the exception of our Grand Master, at the altar for introduction. 23

24 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Grand Marshal David A. Glattly: Grand Master of Ceremonies, I take pleasure in presenting Joe A. Williams, Grand Secretary; James McGee, Grand Treasurer; Wesley D. Thornton, Grand Junior Councilor; and Robert C. Cockerham, Grand Senior Councilor of the Order of DeMolay. Timothy B. Strawn: Welcome, Brethren, and thank you so much for your untiring support of the Order of DeMolay. This organization could not function without the effort you expend on a daily basis for its betterment. Brother Grand Marshal, please present them to their seats of honor in our East. Brother Grand Marshal, you will present the Grand Master of the International Supreme Council of the Order of DeMolay at the altar for introduction. Grand Marshal David A. Glattly: Brother Master of Ceremonies, it is my pleasure to present to you C. Michael Watson, the Grand Master of the Order of DeMolay. Timothy B. Strawn: Brother Grand Marshal, please bring him to the East. Brethren and friends, it is a distinct personal privilege and honor for me to welcome to our distinguished East, Dad and Most Worshipful Brother, C. Michael Watson, Grand Master of the International Supreme Council of the Order of DeMolay. Grand Master, please accept this gavel of authority used only before by Ohio's other Grand Master of this Supreme Council, Most Worshipful Brother Chester Hodges. And take charge of the evening, sir. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Good evening, moms and dads and brothers and sisters. It sounds like a family. And we are a family, aren't we. The family of DeMolay. distinguished guests, visitors, friends of DeMolay, I would like to echo the words of welcome extended by our Master of Ceremonies Tim Strawn, and additionally wish you a happy 90th birthday. Just a few words about our Master of Ceremonies, though. We go back a number of years. Tim was a Past State Master Councilor from Ohio. He is a distinguished Mason and he will be receiving his 33rd degree next month in Boston, Massachusetts. Would you please help me thank Tim for doing such a marvelous job in putting this opening ceremony together. I had to make a note here on my outline, because you're not going to believe this. I didn't have anything about recognizing my wife. So I just now penciled this in. I need to introduce my lovely, supporting wife Brenda. Would you please stand. She has been so supportive over the years. We are delighted to have you here to participate and share the 90th year anniversary of our Order. Thank you for coming. That many of you traveled long distances serves to remind us all just how important our roles and our work for DeMolay really are. In recognition of our anniversary, the working theme this year has been Celebrate The Past, Build The Future. While here at our annual session, reflect upon the rich legacy of DeMolay we have inherited, and at the same time, like that pink Energizer bunny rabbit, recharge your batteries with enthusiasm and prepare yourselves to be challenged, excited and inspired as we work together to build the future for those who will follow us in the next 90 years. We have a wonderful evening planned and on behalf of the Supreme Council, welcome. It is a pleasure to see so many of you here. Thank you. Timothy B. Strawn: Now let us proceed on our deliberations by displaying and honoring the DeMolay bulwarks of love of country, love of God and love of humanity. Brother Grand Senior Deacon and International Congress Senior Deacon, you will attend our sacred DeMolay altar and display those mighty bulwarks. 24

25 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri Richard W. Eells, II: We light these candles in commemoration of all that is good and right with the world. They are beacons in the darkness and lights to illuminate our pathway throughout life. Each candle represents the great standards upon which all of us have pledged to base our lives for the good of our Order and of all of mankind. The standards of filial love, reverence for sacred things, courtesy, comradeship, fidelity, cleanliness and patriotism are enduring principles represented by these seven burning candles. Ryan J. Rudebock: The Holy Bible is proudly opened upon our sacred altar during all of our deliberations in observance of our faith in Almighty God, and our belief in the freedom to worship according to the dictates of one's own conscience. Upon our altar, it is not the emblem of any one creed nor the repository of any one system of theology, but the word of one living and true God whose universal fatherhood teaches us the inescapable lesson of the brotherhood of all his sons. Let us continue to dedicate ourselves to the service of God and all of humanity, and in doing so, live worthy of this universal friendship. Richard W. Eells, II: The school books are also placed on the altar as a symbol of intellectual liberty, without which there could not be any other symbol for religious freedom. They are emblematic of the great public schools, the foundation of our freedoms and the source of each generation's inspiration to think and learn and grow into responsible freedom loving citizens. The school books are also symbolic of the very foundation of our civilization and of its continued advancement. It is essential that we recommit to the high purpose of being an unrelenting companion of truth and an advocate for equal opportunity for all to achieve their dreams through public and independent education. Timothy B. Strawn: Brother Grand Marshal, you will retire and prepare with the Honor Guard for the presentation of Colors. Please be seated. We take pride in presenting the DeMolay flag during our opening festivities. This flag is revered by millions of young men and alumni who have taken the solemn vows of our great organization so that they can strive toward making themselves better citizens, better leaders and better men. You observe the white field of purity, and the red field of patriotism, with the DeMolay's emblem standing on its own, just as we must stand sometimes alone in today's society, believing in the moral lessons that our Order teaches. From the symbolic stars of hope to the crossroads of justice, it is representative of all that the standards of our Order were founded upon. The Missouri state flag was adopted on March 22nd, 1913, almost 92 years after Missouri became the 24th state to join the union. It is a rectangular flag consisting of three horizontal stripes of red, white and blue. The stripes represent valor, purity and vigilance and justice. A circle is centered on the flag surrounded by a band of blue, enclosing a Missouri coat of arms on a white background. A blue band displays 24 white, five-pointed stars representing Missouri as the 24th state. The shield of the coat of arms shows on the right a bald eagle grasping the olive branches of peace and the arrows of war in his talons. This represents the strength and powers of the federal government. On the left side of the shield, the state side, are a grizzly bear and a crescent moon. The grizzly symbolizes the strength and bravery of the citizens of this state. The crescent moon symbolizes the State of Missouri at the time of its induction into the union. A state with a small population in wealth and huge potential. The crescent moon also symbolizes the second sun. Missouri was the second state carved from the territory acquired with the Louisiana purchase. The shield is encircled by a belt inscribed, "United we stand, divided we fall," indicating the advantage of the union of the United States. Two more grizzly bears, one on each side of the shield, echo the bravery and the strength of the state's citizens. They are standing on a scroll displaying the Missouri state motto, "Salus populi suprema lex esto." Let the welfare of the people be the supreme law. Over the scroll are the Roman Numerals for 1820, the year that Missouri became a state in this union. Above the shield a helmet is depicted representing Missouri as a sovereign state. A large star surrounded by 23 smaller stars signifies Missouri's status as the 25

26 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting 24th state. A cloud around the large star represents the difficulties that Missouri endured on its way to statehood. One of our proud cardinal tenants in DeMolay is love of country, as symbolized by the flag of a DeMolay's country. We learn the value of good citizenship and service to our great Order and the duty to always maintain the honor of our natural emblem to the patriotism of peace and the heroism of war. In token of our tribute to the nations in which DeMolay International has an active program, the banners of those countries have been presented and are on display in our distinguished East. The flag of the United States of America is now presented for recognition and paying homage for the great cause of patriotism and the service of national pride that all people have for their respective country. With the United States serving as the site of this annual session, please remain standing at attention saluting the flag of your nation, as those who are citizens of the United States of America will join me in saluting and pledging allegiance to that great flag of the United States. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Please join me in singing our national anthem. (The National Anthem was sung) Timothy B. Strawn: The Honor Guard will now post these flags in our distinguished East, led by the flag of the United States. Thank you, DeMolays, for providing that Honor Guard for us. We sincerely appreciate it. Thank you very much. As conflicts and strife continue throughout the world, countless DeMolays have displayed their heroism of war while many others have displayed their patriotism of peace. You must remember those in our ranks who have proved their heroic devotion to their country by offering their lives in defense of its honor. We pause now for a moment of silence to review the memory of those dedicated young men of DeMolay who have unfortunately lost their lives in defense of our freedom throughout the world. As no great undertaking should ever begin without asking the blessing of Almighty God, let us direct our attention to the Grand Chaplain as he leads us in our devotions. Brother Grand Chaplain. (A prayer was given) Timothy B. Strawn: Brethren and friends, we have now reached that point in our proceedings where we are privileged for the Grand Master and the International Master Councilor to officially open and bring to labor the 89th Session of the Supreme Council and the 42nd International DeMolay Congress. Grand Master and International Master Councilor. Whereupon, both International Master Councilor Eells and Grand Master Watson said the following: We now declare the 42nd International DeMolay Congress and the 89th Session of the International Supreme Council open for the transaction of business ceremonies and festivities. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Reminder to the next Master of Ceremonies have them rehearse. Before we begin with formal introductions, as has become our custom in recent years, at this point we would pause for our necrology report. 26

27 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri DeMolay International Supreme Council Business Session #1 REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY Joe A. Williams, PGM I am pleased to present my report as Grand Secretary of DeMolay International. It is my pleasure to work with the Elected Line and the Board of Directors as we work for the advancement of DeMolay today. MANAGEMENT The Advisory Council Registration process seems to be smoother each year. I want to express my appreciation to each Executive Officer who made sure that their registrations reached Kansas City on or before their due date. We continue to encounter Executive Officers who are late in getting those reports to us in a timely manner. Perhaps our Field Representatives could assist you in this process. The DeMolay and More Store continues to improve service, quality and customer (member) satisfaction. Our store Manager adds new and innovative ideas to help us market our organization. While here at Session visit the store and see how you can easily market DeMolay in your jurisdiction. There were two sessions of Jurisdictional Management training this past year with a total of 23 attendees. This training gives a basic understanding of the policies and procedures of DeMolay. We encourage you to send your key staff to one of these training sessions next year. The Grand Master held four Leadership Conferences this year. Locations included Baltimore, Salt Lake City, Nashville, and Kansas City. Three of the four conferences had excellent attendance. The program for each was presented by staff members as well as guest speakers. We thank all those who so willing gave of their time to attend and participate in these conferences, DeMolay continued to be well represented and received at the National Masonic meetings this past year. At the Imperial Shrine, our Grand Master, Grand Senior Councilor, International Master Councilor, Executive Director and a Field Representative represented DeMolay. The Grand Master, International Master Councilor and two staff members represented us at the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite. Our Executive Director was a presenter at the Imperial Shrine Membership meeting. The Conference of Grand Masters was attended by our Grand Master, Grand Senior Councilor, Grand Junior Councilor, International Master Councilor, International Congress Secretary, and Executive Director. International Master Councilor, Richard Eells was the main speaker at the Frank S. Land Memorial breakfast sponsored by the Imperial Shrine. HALL OF FAME This year we will be inducting James Douglas into the DeMolay Hall of Fame. A Senior DeMolay, Chevalier and Legionnaire, Brother Douglas is currently the Governor of the State of Vermont. We congratulate Governor Douglas on his induction into our Hall of Fame. We want to express our appreciation to the Southern California Youth Foundation for their tremendous financial support in underwriting the costs of the Hall of Fame Program. 27

28 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting INSURANCE Our Insurance premiums declined again for thanks to the continued diligence of Executive Officers, adult leaders and the work of our Youth Protection and Insurance and Risk Management Committees. We must always be alert to the safety of our young men. FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS Last year I reported to you the license agreement to franchise DeMolay with foreign jurisdictions was in place. I am most happy to report that the first jurisdiction under our license agreement is the jurisdiction of Bolivia. They had 837 members at the first part of this year working in 21 chapters. We congratulate the DeMolays and advisors of Bolivia on their continued growth. By the end of our 2009 Session, we may have DeMolay in the jurisdiction of Serbia due to the great assistance of the jurisdiction of Italy and its Executive Officer, Luciano Critelli. We are currently working with Paraguay and Uruguay and we understand there is interest in France, Great Britain, Venezuela and Romania. FIELD OPERATIONS: Our Field Representatives, Nick Walker, and Phil Itzenhuiser, continue to work with their respective Executive Officers. They have accomplished many tasks for their jurisdictions in areas such as team building exercises, keynote speakers, communications, advisor training, advisor recruitment, membership recruitment and retention to name a few. They are willing and able to help your jurisdiction when asked. That is their job. So, ask them. It could improve the program and communications within your jurisdiction. Every Executive Officer is encouraged to visit with their Field Representative while here at session and learn how they can help you. FRANK S. LAND FELLOW Several years ago two of our members, Gregory Klemm, PGM and Keith Klein, PGM came up with a fund raiser for DeMolay International and named it the Frank S. Land Fellow. It was so popular that a few years later they did it again and named these Frank S. Land Fellow I and Fellow II. At the writing of this report the Fellows have raised $190,267. Unless directed otherwise by the donor, all contributions go to the DeMolay Foundation. To all of those who are Fellows I and II our thanks and appreciation. Our gratitude is extended to these two members of our Supreme Council who dreamed of helping the DeMolays of tomorrow and honoring our founder today. Well done. RELAY FOR LIFE This year the Board of Directors with the support of the DeMolay Congress Cabinet voted to partner with the American Cancer Society s Relay for Life Program all across America. DeMolays will be making a difference in the fight against cancer. Many chapters have already participated in their Local Relay for Life Program. Others will do so in the weeks ahead. We encourage each of you and all your friends to join our DeMolays in this noble cause. STAFF We continue to have dedicated and very capable people in our Kansas City Office. Our staff of nine accomplishes the work of many. They will be recognized during the Grand Masters Banquet on Saturday evening. Thanks to Nancy Shipps, Betty Nelson, Bobi Maddux, William Bryan, Justin Lee, Frank 28

29 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri Nordstrom, Nick Walker and Phil Itzenhuiser for all you do. Together with Jeff Kitsmiller, Executive Director, they guide our ship. Appended to this report you will find the statistical information kept in the office of the Grand Secretary My thanks to each of you for the opportunity to serve DeMolay in this capacity. Fraternally, Joe A. Williams Grand Secretary Report of the Grand Treasurer James C. McGee, PGM For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008 DeMolay International ended the year with expenses exceeding revenues by $ 14, as compared to the adopted budget. We ended the year with a total income of $ 1,500,410 and total expenses of $ 1,514,598. In a year highlighted with an unprecedented financial crisis that affected all areas of the capital market system I am pleased we were able to end the year as close to the adopted budget as we did. The past year (2008) DeMolay International retained the firm of HoganTaylor LLP to conduct a review of the International Supreme Council and DeMolay International. This review is finished and I am pleased to announce that there were no adverse findings to report. HoganTaylor will prepare all tax filings at the appropriate time. Merrill Lynch continues to serve DeMolay International as our investment manager. There have been no changes to the investment policy statement since our last annual meeting. I would like to thank Jeff Kitsmiller, Executive Director, for his continued service to DeMolay. This past year, the Service & Leadership Center has produced our financial records and distributed them out to the Board of Directors and the Elected Line in a timely and efficient manner. In closing, I would like to express my thanks to the Elected Officers of DeMolay International, the Board of Directors, and our office staff for their splendid performance and cooperation throughout the year. Most of all, I thank you, for allowing me to continue to serve DeMolay in this capacity. Sincerely and fraternally, James C. McGee, PGM 29

30 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Report of the Grand Master C. Michael Watson Elected Grand Officers, Past Grand Masters, Appointed Grand Officers, Active, Deputy, and Emeritus Members, Distinguished Guests, and friends of DeMolay International. In accordance with Article 2 of the Rules and Regulations of DeMolay International, as Grand Master, I offer the following as my report during the term. Welcome We extend to each of you a most cordial and fraternal welcome to the birthplace of DeMolay, Kansas City, and to the 89 th International Supreme Council Session, and the 42 nd DeMolay Congress. I sincerely appreciate each of you taking time from your busy schedules to be present here in Kansas City to usher in a new DeMolay year. Distinguished Guests I would like to offer a special greeting to our honored guests from concordant and appendant organizations of the Masonic family, Youth Organizations and Grand Lodge jurisdictions. We appreciate your attendance at our annual session and look forward to many more years of continued association and support. Elected Officers of DeMolay International I could not have asked for a better corps of Elected Officers to serve with this year. I wish to offer my sincere appreciation to you for your commitment and dedication to our Order. To say we were a congenial group is an understatement. We enjoyed much laughter, fellowship and brotherly love during the year as we met and worked the issues and plans for the betterment of our organization. This Elected Line has worked well together this year amid peace and harmony in addressing issues and challenges when presented before us. A simple thank you just doesn t seem to suffice, but nonetheless, Thank You! To our Grand Senior Councilor, Robert Cockerham, my little buddy, and to our Grand Junior Councilor, Wes Thornton, thank you for your assistance and support. To my DeMolay Daddy, our Grand Treasurer, Past Grand Master, James McGee, thank you for your due diligence in addressing the financial affairs of our Order. Your experience and advice was always welcomed and appreciated. I hope, as your DeMolay son, my actions were pleasing in your sight. To our Grand Secretary, Past Grand Master, Joe Williams, I can t imagine what this year would have been like without you as part of the Elected Line. Your sage wisdom and advice were always appropriate to our discussions, not to mention the value you added in being the brunt of most of our collective jokes and humor, taking the heat off your Grand Master. Thank you, Joe. May God s richest blessings always be upon each of you. You have been a pleasure and joy to be associated with. Committees The real work continues to be performed by our rich pool of talent in committee chairmen and committee members. At the beginning of last year s term with Patton Hart as Grand Master, the Elected Line decided 30

31 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri for the sake of continuity we would keep committee membership intact for a two year period. For the most part, this year s committee structure was a continuation of Grand Master Hart s term. Due to vacancies, I appointed Gordon Kimball, Chairman and Sherman C. Parker, Jr., Vice-Chairman of the Adult Recruitment Committee respectively. I would like to thank all committees for their hard work and tireless efforts this year. Congress Cabinet In a continuation of last year s plan to replace the position of Regional Coordinator, a new program, referred to as DeMolay International Congress Cabinet was implemented. The Cabinet met from time to time this year in person or via teleconference for the purpose of developing programs for DeMolay International. The effectiveness of this Congress Cabinet will be reported on in the International Master Councilor s Report. Service and Leadership Center The day-to-day operation of our Service and Leadership Center here in Kansas City is as a smooth running machine. This is not by accident but by the hard work and dedicated efforts of our loyal staff under the guidance of our Executive Director, Jeffrey Kitsmiller, Sr. This staff works tirelessly for the betterment of the organization and they generally do not receive the recognition for which they rightfully deserve. Please take the time and offer a word of gratitude to these folks who keep the ship afloat, the lights on and the doors open each day. Their service is more than greatly appreciated by this Grand Master. Dispensations One request for a dispensation was received for a jurisdiction to participate in an International event a month after the published event s end date. The request was denied. Honors In accordance with the provisions of By-laws, rules and regulations and by the authority granted to the Grand Master, it was a pleasure to award the following DeMolay Honors: Tommy F. Griffin, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas - Honorary Legion of Honor W. David Counts, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas - Honorary Legion of Honor Thomas Eugene Carnes, Grand Junior Warden, Grand Lodge of Texas Honorary Legion of Honor Foreign Expansion As Freemasonry continues to grow and strengthen in the Eastern European countries, such as Romania, Bulgaria, and Russia, interest in DeMolay also grows. Additionally, York Grand Lodge of Mexico has expressed interest in chartering DeMolay within their jurisdiction. While attending the annual Conference of Grand Masters of North America, I had the pleasure of speaking with the Grand Masters of both York Grand Lodge and the Regular Grand Lodge of Serbia. 31

32 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting The Grand Master of Serbia is targeting early June, 2009 for the chartering of their first DeMolay Chapter. My special thanks to Brother Howard Graf for keeping the effort alive in these newly formed Grand Lodges, and to Brother Luciano Critelli, Executive Officer in Italy, for acting as mentor to our Serbian brethren. We seem to have a process in place for responding to foreign interests in DeMolay and are overcoming the initial growing pains of working outside the U.S. borders. It is refreshing and encouraging to see the excitement shown by foreign Grand Lodges as they establish DeMolay within their jurisdictions. The same excitement once felt in the U.S. must be again rekindled here. Executive Officers / Personal Representatives During the past year I made the following appointments of Personal Representative and Executive Officers: David Chidester Personal Rep. in Delaware July 25, 2008 David Chidester Executive Officer in Delaware September 8, 2008 Clayton J. Bourne, III Executive Officer in Louisiana September 8, 2008 Darrell W. Sartin Executive Officer in Mississippi September 8, 2008 Brian S. Noble Personal Rep. in Massachusetts September 24, 2008 Sherman C. Parker, Jr.Executive Officer in Michigan October 7, 2008 Gary M. Spicer Executive Officer in North Dakota October 7, 2008 Dale Gillilan Executive Officer in Alaska October 20, 2008 Victor A. Key, Jr. Personal Rep. in So. California October 20, 2008 Albert M. Smith Personal Rep. in Dist. of Columbia January 6, 2009 Danny Coffee Personal Rep. in Kentucky January 15, 2009 Robert Simon Executive Officer in Wisconsin February 16, 2009 Shawn G. Brewster Personal Rep. in Vermont March 25, 2009 William M. Sardone Personal Rep. in New York March 27, 2009 Victor Key Executive Officer in So. California May 14, 2009 Brian Noble Executive Officer in Massachusetts May 14, 2009 Danny Coffee Executive Officer in Kentucky May 15, 2009 Visitations I was honored to represent DeMolay International at a number of Masonic, DeMolay, and Masonic appendent organization meetings. Without exception, I was always greeted and received with the utmost courtesy and respect to the office I represented Date Function Location June th Supreme Council/DeMolay Congress Anaheim, CA June 28 July 2 Imperial Shrine Session St. Louis, MO July Ohio DeMolay Conclave Canton, OH July Job s Daughters Supreme Session Madison, WI August 2 Reception for DeMolay Grand Master Newark, OH August 8 Masonic Family Night Dayton Dragons Dayton, OH August DeMolay Board of Directors Mtg. Kansas City, MO August AASR NMJ Supreme Council Providence, RI August Southern California Annual Session Los Angeles, CA September 1 2 Southern California Annual Session Los Angeles, CA September 7 Masonic Home Day Springfield, OH 32

33 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri September DeMolay Leadership Conference Baltimore, MD September 28 AASR Recognition Dayton, OH October 3 5 DeMolay Leadership Conference Salt Lake City, UT October 9 10 Ohio Grand Commandery Columbus, OH October Ohio Grand Lodge, F&AM Columbus, OH October 31 Reception for IMC Atlanta, GA November 1-2 Reception for IMC Atlanta, GA November 9 Chevalier Banquet Jacques DeMolay AMD Cincinnati, OH November DeMolay Int l Board of Directors Mtg. Kansas City, MO November 25 Alpha Lodge Awards Night Kettering, OH November Northern California Annual Session Sacramento, CA December 4 7 Red Cross of Constantine Chicago, IL December 11 OMH Christmas Celebration Springfield, OH December 12 Charlemagne RCC Findlay, OH December 13 Reception for Ohio Grand Master Toledo, OH December 20 Franklin Lodge Reconsecration Troy, OH 2009 January DeMolay Leadership Conference Nashville, TN January 24 F&AM Lodge Meeting West Milton, OH January 24 AASR WM Recognition Night Dayton, OH February Conference of Grand Masters Anaheim, CA February 21 AASR Mid-winter Program Dayton, OH March 5 8 Executive Officer Conference Indianapolis, IN March 7 Elected Officers Meeting Indianapolis, IN March 11 Holy Grail, RCC Dayton, OH March DeMolay Leadership Conference Kansas City, MO March G.L. Ohio 2 nd & 3 rd Dist. GM s Reception Dayton, OH April 7 AASR, Valley of NYC New York City, NY April Grand Encampment Easter Services Washington D.C. April 14 Lodge visitation New York City, NY April 24 Antioch Shrine Circus Dayton, OH June 5 6 AASR, NMJ Council of Deliberation Akron, OH June 6 Grand Master s Reception Akron, OH June 13 Grand Master s Class Sidney, OH June 14 Ohio Masonic Home Day Springfield, OH June DeMolay ISC Annual Session Kansas City, MO Congress Committee Under the chairmanship of Tim Strawn and Ben Johnson, Congress Advisor, the Congress Committee has functioned admirably for the betterment of the DeMolay Congress. Early in the year, it became necessary to accept the resignation of the elected Congress Secretary. The Committee acted with brotherly love and sincerity in this matter. I then had the honor of appointing Ryan Rudebock as International Congress Secretary. Congress Officers Thank you to our Congress Officers, Brother Richard Eels, International Master Councilor and Brother Ryan Rudebock, International Congress Secretary for their outstanding service to the Order and its members during the past year. Working with them has been a pleasure. They have represented the Order in an exemplary manner in their travels, meetings, and associations. Their love for the Order is obvious for all to see and understand. Thank you both for all that you have accomplished for us all. 33

34 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Relay For Life I have long felt that our Order lacked a recognition factor, something the general public could associate with DeMolay. After looking at worthwhile causes that would fit our goals and objectives, I learned of Relay For Life. This activity is sponsored by the American Cancer Society, and is an activity in which many of our chapters and jurisdictions already participate. This year was a formative year in which to launch our association at national levels and communicate our participation. This is a low cost, fun event for our young men as they work in association with The American Cancer Society in raising funds for the cure of cancer. The Executive Officers have been informed of this event and public relations templates have been created for their use in publicizing our involvement. I am deeply grateful to Dad Gary Mueller, Executive Officer in Colorado, for chairing this undertaking and making it happen. In order to give this association a fair chance of measurement for success, the elected line has agreed to participate for at least the next three years. My Family To my wife, Brenda, I thank you for your understanding, love and support during this venture. You have worked hard with me in helping to lighten the load. I am very appreciative of all you have done in support of me and DeMolay. We have been blessed with the addition of three grandchildren since I started this journey. I can honestly say I am looking forward to going from Grand Master to Grand Pa. In Conclusion In tribute to our 90 th anniversary, the working theme for DeMolay this year is Celebrate The Past... Build The Future. The Order of DeMolay proudly counts successful men from almost all vocations as members. Sports legends, business leaders, politicians, aviators, entertainers, military leaders, doctors and lawyers have graced our membership roles. Countless numbers of DeMolays have gained fame and notoriety for their achievements and accomplishments in the field of arts, business, science and industry. It s interesting to reminisce and with pride recollect our rich fraternal past. But, I have a concern. My concern is that too many of us have for too long not merely reflected upon our past, but have been living in the past. We have been resting on the laurels of the accomplishments made by our DeMolay forefathers. When this occurs, lethargy and apathy set in. We stop doing the things that once earned us the respect and admiration of the public. It comes down to this... our DeMolay forefathers built the world s greatest fraternal organization for young men, and we inherited it. What, if anything, are we going to pass along? A handful of people with the right attitude, a fire in their belly attitude, can begin to make a difference. I ve asked our Executive Officers, to make a difference by building tomorrow s future, today. And I know I ask for much; for I ask them to continue to do all the things they should be doing, plus a little bit more. This reminds me of the storekeeper in the old general store or grocery store in the small farming village in Ohio where I was born and raised. Maybe you can recall a similar individual once upon a time. 34

35 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri I remember the old grocer, How the sugar he would pour, How he d tip the scales to balance, and then, He added a little bit more. My, how his business prospered, Folks were always flocking to his store Cause he gave an honest measure And then, he added a little bit more. And, that s the way it is with life, my brothers & sisters, We would all make a better score If we did what was expected of us And we added just a little bit more. Never lose your pride in the past, but celebrate it! Put your faith in the future, and Build It! I would like to offer my sincere thanks to you, the members of our DeMolay Supreme Council, for the honor and privilege of serving as your Grand Master this past year. This has been an experience I will never forget and a genuine pleasure to serve our beloved Order. you have only emerged for a brief time from the ranks, and to the ranks you will soon return. Fraternally Submitted, C. Michael Watson Grand Master DeMolay International Nominating Committee Report #1 Necrology Report Thursday, June 18, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri In loving memory and with deep respect, we submit the following report regarding those Supreme Council members who have ceased their earthly pilgrimage and have departed from our ranks since our last Session in Anaheim, California in June We again suggest to our Brethren the words of Charles Gaines, and I quote: No person can sum up the life of another. Life is too precious to be passed over with mere words which ring empty. Rather, it must remain as it is remembered by those who loved and watched and shared. For such memories are alive, unbounded by events of birth and death. And as living memories, we possess the greatest gift one person can give to another. Richard Cadmus, Honorary Member, New Jersey Passed September 29, 2008 Brother Cadmus was born October 15, 1923, in New York City and was 84 years at the time of his passing. He was elected an Honorary Member on June 17, Brother Cadmus served the Order of DeMolay in many capacities, as Chairman of the Morris Chapter Advisory Council, a District Deputy and DeMolay Governor of New Jersey DeMolay. He was an Honorary 35

36 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Member of the DeMolay Legion of Honor and served as Secretary-Treasurer of the New Jersey Preceptory of the Legion of Honor for many years. Brother Cadmus was Worshipful Master of Cincinnati Lodge #3 and was District Deputy Grand Master of the 11 th District. He served as Grand Sword Bearer of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey in He served his Grand Lodge as Grand Orator and Grand Orator Emeritus. He chaired many Grand Lodge Committees including the beloved Wheel Chair Track & Field Meet. He was a 33 rd degree member of Scottish Rite being coroneted in Active in York Rite he was Puissant Sovereign of the Red Cross of Constantine. Our Brother was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Force. He retired in 1986 after 41 years as Chairman of the Board of Whitemarsh Corporation. Joan Alexandra Rangel Carvalho, Deputy Member, Brazil Passed December 29, 2008 Brother Carvalho was elected an Honorary Member of June 16, 2001 and a Deputy Member of June 19, He was a Senior DeMolay, and held the Degree of Chevalier and a member of the DeMolay Legion of Honor. Brother Carvalho was active in the DeMolay movement in Brazil. He served on the Supreme Council of Brazil and was a driving force in moving DeMolay forward in that nation. Our Brother was very active in Scottish Rite having been coroneted a 33rd degree member of the Supreme Council of Brazil where he also served as an officer of the Supreme Council. Wayne Elfred Jones, Sr., Active Member, Vermont Passed September 14, 2008 Brother Jones was born April 13, 1943 he was 65 years at the time of his passing. He was appointed an Active Member and Executive Officer of Vermont on November 11, 1997 and elected an Active Member on June 20, He served as Executive Officer of Vermont from November 17, 1997 until July 1, He was a member of the Honorary DeMolay Legion of Honor. Brother Jones was the pastor of the Foothills United Methodist Church in Gloversville, New York at the time of his passing. He left a devoted wife of 44 years, four sons, three daughters-in-law and 11 grandchildren. Brother Jones was active in Craft Masonry and his Grand Lodge having served as Grand Chaplain and Grand Chaplain Emeritus of the Grand Lodge of Vermont. He was a 32 nd degree member of Scottish Rite and a devoted Shriner as well as a very active and committed Rotarian. John L. McCain, Emeritus Member, Pennsylvania Passed September 17, 2008 Brother McCain was born January 7, 1916 and was 92 years at the time of his passing. He was appointed as Executive Officer of the Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania on December 31, Elected as a Deputy Member on March 22, Elected as an Active Member on May 15, 1985 and as an Emeritus Member on April 27, Brother McCain served as Executive Officer of Pennsylvania from December 31, 1981 to April 12, Brother McCain was an active participant in his family, community, and Masonic life. He served as the Right Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and was the first Senior DeMolay to 36

37 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri do so. During his tenure as Executive Officer he presided over the institution of five DeMolay Chapters and assisted in positive growth in three consecutive years. Brother McCain was a devoted Penn State football fan and a communicate in the Presbyterian Church. Yusuka Tauchi, Emeritus Member, Japan Passed November 21, 2008 Brother Tauchi was born September 16, 1945 and was 63 years at the time of his passing. He was appointed as Executive Officer of Japan on October 15, 1971 He was appointed a Deputy Member September 16, Appointed an Active Member April 16, 1989 and elected an Active Member of April 28, His election as an Emeritus Member was on June 18, Brother Tauchi was a Past Master Councilor and Advisor of Tokyo Chapter and a recipient of the DeMolay Legion of Honor. He served as Executive Officer of DeMolay in Japan from October 15, Our Brother was a Past Master of Tokyo Masonic Lodge No. 2 and an Inspector General Honorary 33 rd Degree of the Scottish Rite. An active participant in Masonry and DeMolay he was a life long member of the Tokyo Senior DeMolay Club. Edward Newton Thompson, Honorary Member, Texas Passed October 5, 2008 Brother Thompson was born November 6, 1931 and was 76 years of age at the time of his passing. He was elected an Honorary Member of DeMolay International on April 29, Our Brother was a Speech and Debate Teacher for over 42 years. He served as Worshipful Master of Jacques DeMolay Lodge # He was an active member of Scottish Rite, the Order of Eastern Star and Arabia Shrine. He served in many capacities for various DeMolay organizations throughout the southern region and judged competitions throughout the United States. He served as President of the Southeast Democrats and was precinct chairman for more than 20 years. Other Condolences We offer our prayers and condolences to the families of both the young men of DeMolay and the members of Chapter Advisory Councils, who, over the past year, have departed the earthly existence and entered into life eternal with our Heavenly Father. We are eternally grateful for the time they were given with us for their interest, dedication, work and devotion to our beloved Order. May we continue to revere and honor these brethren by our own continued commitment to today s youth by remembering that these young men of DeMolay bring to us, their Advisors, the precious gift of their trust a gift that can be received only with patience, understanding and love. This report may not be complete; however it was prepared with the best information available to us. If anyone knows of any other Active, Deputy, Honorary or Emeritus member who has passed away since the 2008 Session, or has any additional information that should be in this report, please forward such information as soon as possible so that it may be entered into the Proceedings of this DeMolay International Session. Our Brothers have accepted death as a beginning rather than as an ending. They have completed their earthly pilgrimage, reaching that Holy Grail on a westerly course from the temple where they sat down to rest and refresh themselves. We pray that our belief in resurrection and eternal life may ever be with us, to cheer and sustain us, as it cheered and comforted our Brothers. 37

38 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Let us pray: Our Father, we know that Thy spirit has been with us during this memorial service, and we pray that Thy presence may go with us as we return to the business of this Supreme Council. Thou, who committist to us the swift and solemn trust of life: since we know not what a day may bring forth, but only that the hour for serving thee is always present, may we wake to the instant claims of Thy Holy will: not waiting for tomorrow, but yielding today. May Thy comfort and Thy love touch each one here and may the broad mantle of Thy protecting care shield us and keep us ever safe. Bless us and keep us steadfast in all those virtues we so admired in these Brothers whom Thou hast called. Make us the instruments of Thy will, that Brotherly love and peace may pervade Thy entire universe. The grace and the love of God, and communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.amen Timothy B. Strawn: Thank you, Brother Grand Chaplain. We are proud to have with us for our opening proceedings the young men who are serving their respective DeMolay jurisdiction as this year's delegates to the 42nd International DeMolay International Congress members and the International Supreme Council who are serving as the jurisdictional Executive Officer or the Personal Representative of the Grand Master for DeMolay International. Please hold your applause until all these loyal jurisdictional leaders for our Order have been recognized. We will then greet them with a hearty welcome, extending our sincere appreciation for their faithful service. I would invite our Grand Master and our International Master Councilor to the lectern so that they might present the members of our Congress and our Executive Officers or Personal Representatives. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: From the State of Alabama Executive Officer James C. McGee, PGM; Alex Hood, Delegate; Allen McGee, Delegate. From the state of Arizona Executive Officer Gary Garafola; Kevin Downs, Delegate; Jonathan Weisman, Delegate. From the state of Arkansas Executive Officer Jarrod Adkisson; Cory Thomas, Delegate. From the state of Southern California Executive officer Victor Key; Matthew Pinzon, Delegate; Brandon Mann, Delegate. From the state of Northern California Executive Officer Mike Salazar; Keith Seith, Delegate; Navdeep Shergill, Delegate; Benjamin Turconi, Delegate. From the state of Colorado Executive Officer Gary Mueller; Nick Guzzo, Delegate. From the state of Connecticut Executive Officer Harry Needham, III; Greg Goto, Delegate; Joshua Tenner, Delegate. From the state of Delaware Executive Officer David Chidester; Ross Penney, Delegate; Douglas Aspinwall, Delegate. From the Jurisdiction of District of Columbia Personal Representative Albert McNair Smith; Yuhuan Xie, Delegate. From the state of Florida Executive Officer Richard Lynn; Anthony Pickren, Delegate; Brian Ferdon, Delegate. From the state of Georgia Todd Stovall, Delegate; Michael Benedetti, Delegate. From the state of Idaho Executive Officer Andrew Christensen; Jordan Seibert, Delegate; Nicholas Kirby, Delegate. From the state of Illinois Executive Officer Brian Golwitzer; David Helms, Delegate; Andrew Still, Delegate. From the state of Indiana Executive Officer Greg Chiles; Thomas Faulkner, Delegate; Ryan Ahearn, Delegate; Adam Ira, Delegate. From the state of Iowa Executive Officer William Paisley; Rob Shaw, Delegate. From the state of Kansas Executive Officer Dennis Reed; Brent Buckley, Delegate; Dylan Lester, Delegate. From the state of Kentucky Executive Officer Danny Coffey; Cody Stephens, Delegate; Ryan Crisp, Delegate. From the state of Louisiana Executive Officer Clayton Borne. From the state of Maine Executive Officer Gordon Kimball, Jr.; Robert Franklin, Delegate; Noah Bussiere, Delegate. From the state of Maryland Executive Officer William Eppig; Alex Matthews, Delegate; Tom Plourde, Delegate. From the state of Massachusetts Executive Officer Brian Nobles; Jon-Paul Chouinard, Delegate; James Hotaling, Delegate; Timothy Blanchard, Delegate. From the state Michigan Executive Officer Sherman Parker, Jr.; David Bodine, Delegate; Chris Eggert, Delegate. From the state of Minnesota Executive Officer Mark Hailer; Zach Peterson, Delegate; Talon Beck, Delegate. From the state 38

39 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri Mississippi Executive Officer Darrell Sartin; Dillion Roundtree, Delegate; Chris Sartin, Delegate. From the state of Missouri Executive Officer Robert Cockerham; Ryan Cockerham, Delegate; William Rollins, Delegate; Gabe Eggers, Delegate; Justin Woods, Delegate. From the state of Montana Executive Officer Sam Whitehead; J. D. Olsen, Delegate; Ryan Parker, Delegate. From the state Nebraska Executive Officer Michael Stuhr; Ryan Grazier, Delegate; Dalton Kock, Delegate. From the state of Nevada Executive Officer Craig Ruby; Tim O Connor, Delegate; Lance Foster, Delegate. From the state of New Hampshire Brian jenckes, Delegate. From the state of New Jersey Executive Officer Lee Beattys; Dennis Dekker, Delegate; Wesley Munns, Delegate. From the state of New Mexico Executive Officer G. Wayne Morrison; Michael Thorning, Delegate; Brandon Wurst, Delegate. From the state New York Personal Representative William Sardone; Michael Hernandez, Delegate; Brian Bidnick, Delegate. From the state of North Carolina Executive Officer Frank Silber; Kaihue Naihe, Delegate. From the state of North Dakota Executive Officer Gary Spicer; Adrian Alaniz, Delegate. From the state of Ohio Executive Officer Jeff Shaw; Brian Hare, Delegate; Sean Carr, Delegate. From the state of Oklahoma Executive Officer Ron Minshall; Jaymie Jordan, Delegate; Jonathan Cox, Delegate. From the state of Oregon Executive Officer James Lamb; Joshua Eisele, Delegate; Craig Hatch, Delegate. From the state of Pennsylvania Executive Officer Thomas Labagh; Jeff Bortz, Delegate; Howard Wagner, Delegate. From the state of Rhode Island Executive Officer Frank Allen; Joseph Harrison, Delegate; Jeremy Anton, Delegate. From the state South Carolina Executive Officer Walter Spiller; Ryan Matthews, Delegate. From the state of Tennessee Executive Officer John Whitaker; Shane Usleton, Delegate; Austin Watson, Delegate. From the state of Texas J. Weldon Clampitte; Paul Canales, Delegate; Aaron Saldana, Delegate. From the state of Utah Executive Officer Steven Lancaster; Josh Record, Delegate; Joe Radloff, Delegate. From the state of Vermont Personal Representative Shawn Brewster. From the state of Virginia Executive Officer Michel Williams; Collen Fox, Delegate; Nick Cook, Delegate. From the state of Washington Executive Officer James Reid, Jr.; King Traub, Delegate; Michael Sawyer, Delegate. From the state of West Virginia Executive Officer Robert Taylor, Michael Burge, Delegate; Mitch Combs, Delegate. From the state of Wisconsin Executive Officer Robert Simon; John Scott, Delegate; Ross Hill, Delegate. From the jurisdiction of Germany Executive Officer Ward Williamson. From the jurisdiction of Italy Executive Officer Luciano Critelli; Domenico Siviglia, Delegate. From the jurisdiction of Alberta Executive Officer John Slade; Neil Blue, Delegate; James Greenizan, Delegate. From the Jurisdiction of Ontario Executive Officer Ernest Loiselle; Kenneth Brown, Delegate; Andrew McDonald, Delegate. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: To our hard working Personal Representatives and Executive Officers, welcome to your Supreme Council Session. Timothy B. Strawn: Thank you all and congratulations to all. We would also like to spotlight and honor some of our past leaders in recognition of their distinguished service during their term of office as an International Congress Officer or as Grand Master of DeMolay International. Will all of our past Congress Officers please rise. I have a list that I believe may be a little longer than the list of folks who are standing, because we anticipated from the information we received, which is the same information, of course, we used to prepare the jurisdictional list, but from the information that headquarters received in terms of those who were coming, I would like to introduce the following. Beginning with the -- well, the Senior Past International Master Councilor is not in the room yet, so we will introduce him in a little while. But we have PIMC Tom Denslow, 1992, We have PIMC Chad Northcutt from 1994, 1995; the Congress Advisor, Brother Ben Johnson from 1995, 1996; Jason Wood from 1999 to 2000; Peter Brusoe from 2003 to 2004; James Connor from 2006 to 2007 and our Junior Past, Austin Whitaker. Those are the PIMC's. 39

40 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting And our Past Congress Secretaries, Brother Lee Cram from 1982 to '83; Most Worshipful Brother Johnny D. Onkst from 1985 to '86. And Brother Brandon Ray Herring, our Junior Past. Please join me in thanking them for their service to our organization. And now our Past Grand Masters who are with us, I would ask all of our Past Grand Masters of our Supreme Council who are in the audience to please rise. Again, the list based upon the intentions indicated to the Supreme Council, it may be longer than the list represented by those standing. But, we do anticipate Brother David, Illustrious Brother David J. Morgan, Grand Master of DeMolay International in Brother Reese L. Harrison, Jr., Grand Master in Henry D. Hank Stickney, Grand Master Joe R. Manning, Jr., Grand Master in 1989 to William J. Mollere, Grand Master in 1993 to 1994, and of course following that he served as our Grand Secretary for a number of years. Brother Joe A. Williams, Grand Master in , our current Grand Secretary. Brother Tony R. Krall, our Grand Master in Brother James C. McGee, our Grand Master in ' and our current Grand Treasurer. Brother Gregory R. Klemm, Grand Master in 2001 to Brother Franklin J. Kell, Jr., Grand Master 2002 to Brother Greg L. Kimberling, Grand Master 2004 to Brother Keith K. Klein, Grand Master 2006 to And our Junior Past, Brother Patton R. Hart, 2007 to My brothers, DeMolay International would not be what it is today had it not been for the fact that you traveled the path that led to your service as our Grand Master. We can never repay you, we can only thank you. That we do with this round of applause. Grand Master Watson and International Master Councilor Eells. We are honored to have with us this evening several distinguished leaders of our DeMolay and Masonic families who have demonstrated their support for the Order of DeMolay through the years. Please receive them here in the East and extend them fraternal greetings on behalf of DeMolay International. Brother Grand Marshal and International Congress Marshal, will you please retire to present our distinguished guests. And after you have retired, I would invite our Honor Guard to take its position to honor our distinguished guests. Representing the International Order of Job's Daughters, Ms. Jenna Larson, Supreme Bethel Honored Queen; Ms. Megan Semaniuk, Miss International Job's Daughters. Brother International Congress Secretary, when you are done smiling, please present these young ladies at the altar. Our sisters in Job's Daughters, we thank you so much for your devotion to your Order and we thank you for your time in joining us here at our session. We are very, very pleased to have you with us. These young men who are smiling so much themselves right now, much more than those of us who have been here a few years. But nevertheless, you have a very special place in our heart and we would like to honor you by inviting you to seats of honor within our distinguished East. Brother International Congress Marshal, please continue your very, very pleasant duty. Representing the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, Ms. Amanda Fisher, Grand Worthy Advisor of Missouri; and Mrs. Marilyn Feulner, the Supreme Worthy Advisor. Ladies, you, too, have a special place in the heart of all of the DeMolays. The work that you do for the International Order of the Rainbow For Girls is a tribute to the founding of your Order and the close tie that you have not only with us and Job's Daughters, but with the entire Masonic family. We know you are very busy and your schedules are full, but we sincerely appreciate you making time to be with us on this, our 90th anniversary here in Kansas City. And with that, Brother Grand Marshal, if you would extend your talent to bring these ladies to seats of our honor in the East, we would appreciate it. Thank you. Representing the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons International, Most Excellent Companion Emory Ferguson, the General Grand High Priest. Dad Ferguson, we thank you so much for your time in 40

41 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri being present with us. Your organization is an important part of the Masonic family and we are honored by all that the Royal Arch does for DeMolay and all of its youth groups. We thank you for your dedication to the fraternity and, again, for being here with us this evening. Brother International Congress Marshal, you will afford Dad Ferguson a seat in our East. Thank you so much. Representing the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America Sir Knight William H. Koon II, Most Eminent Grand Master, a Senior DeMolay and an Active member of our Supreme Council. And at their seats, Sir Knights David D. Goodwin, the Right Eminent Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Encampment and a Deputy member of our Supreme Council. Sir Knight Sid Dorris, III the Right Eminent Grand Generalisimo of the Grand Encampment. Sir Knight Lawrence E. Tucker, the Right Eminent Grand Recorder of the Grand Encampment and a Deputy member of our Supreme Council. Dad and Brother Koon and to those in his retinue, thank you so much for the time and the dedication which you provide to the Order of DeMolay and to Templary. Your service is certainly something which all the young men of DeMolay can look up to and respect. You come before us this evening in the midst of, again, what we know is a very busy schedule and a very busy year, which soon will see an important meaning for all of you. We thank you for your service to our Order and the time that you have taken to be with us this evening. Brother Grand Marshal, if you would please present the Grand Master of the Grand Encampment to a seat in our midst, we would thank you very much. Representing the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, that senior chap I mentioned earlier, Imperial Sir Raoul Frevel, Past Imperial Potentate of the Shrine, Past State Master Councilor of Maryland, and the Fifth International Master Councilor, as well as an Active member of our Supreme Council representing Imperial Sir Doug Maxwell, the Imperial Potentate. And at his seat, Imperial Sir Jack Jones, the Imperial Recorder of the Shrine, a Knight of the Grand Cross of DeMolay International and Emeritus Member of our Supreme Council. Jack is back here against the wall. Thank you so much, Jack. Imperial Sir Frevel, what a true pleasure and distinct personal honor it is for me to be able to greet you at DeMolay's altar where you have served so many, many years so faithfully. Your leadership skills so many years ago helped really start this Congress concept on its way, and as you can see here, as we are at the 42nd International DeMolay Congress. I don't think we ever thought we would see that number, did we. But we are honored not only because you are an Active member of our Supreme Council, and you have achieved distinction in the Shrine, but because of what is in your heart for this Order and your untiring devotion to it. We thank you for keeping DeMolay in your schedule, especially here on the occasion of our 90th anniversary. Certainly we would invite you to this distinguished East. Brother International Congress Marshal, if you would present Dad Frevel to his seat in our distinguished East. Brother Grand Marshal, would you present yourself at the altar. It is my pleasure to introduce Illustrious Brother David A. Glattly, Deputy for the state of New Jersey, a Past State Master Councilor of New Jersey and an Active member of our Supreme Council, who is representing Sovereign Grand Commander John William McNaughton, who is an Honorary member of our Supreme Council, and accompanying him, Illustrious and Most Worshipful Brother Neil M. Smalley, Deputy for the State of Ohio, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, a Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio and Honorary member of our Supreme Council from the great State of Ohio, the home state of our Grand Master. Illustrious Brother Glattly, if you would be so kind as to present Illustrious Brother Smalley to a seat of honor in our distinguished East and there continue your duties, we would be eternally grateful. Thank you both so much for your service to the Order of DeMolay and Freemasonry in all your several capacities. Thank you so much. Representing the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America, Illustrious Brother Ronnie Seale, the Sovereign Grand Commander, a Senior DeMolay, a 41

42 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting member of the DeMolay Hall of Fame and an Active member of our Supreme Council, and at their seats, Illustrious Brother Curtis Lancaster, Lieutenant Grand Commander and Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Orient of Utah and an Active member of our Supreme Council. Illustrious Brother David Morgan, Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Orient of Nevada and a Past Grand Master of DeMolay International. Illustrious Brother William J. Mollere, Sovereign Grand Inspector General in the Orient of Louisiana and a Past Grand Master of the Order of DeMolay International. My young brothers, I hope you heard everything about the introduction of Illustrious Brother Seale and those gentlemen. Additionally, Illustrious Brother Karl F. Reed, Sovereign Grand Inspector General in the Orient of Alabama and an Active member of our Supreme Council. Illustrious Brother William R. Miller, Sovereign Grand Inspector General in the Orient of Washington, an Active member of our Supreme Council. Illustrious Brother Jerry B. Oliver, Sovereign Grand Inspector General in the Orient of Minnesota and an Active member of our Supreme Council. Illustrious Brother William B. Brunk, Sovereign Grand Inspector General in the Orient of North Carolina and an Honorary member of our Supreme Council. Illustrious Brother Leonard Proden, Sovereign Grand Inspector General in the Orient of the District of Columbia, and Illustrious Brother Robert Cockerham, Sovereign Grand Inspector General in the Orient of Missouri, an Active member of our Supreme Council and our Grand Senior Councilor. Illustrious Brother Seale, we thank you for your presence with us. We know and the young men who don't, I know will know by the end of the evening the important part that the Order of DeMolay has played in your life and the important place that it holds in your heart. Your leadership in DeMolay and now in the Scottish Rite is a tribute to this Order, the friendships you made and the life you grew into through it. We know that you will be with us whenever you can be. We are especially pleased that on the occasion of this 90th anniversary you are able to be here representing the Southern Jurisdiction, one of our strongest and longest supporters. We thank you and all of your Sovereign Grand Inspectors General for the support that you rendered to the Order of DeMolay. Brother International Congress Marshal, please present Dad Seale to his seat of honor in our distinguished East. Just before we began this evening I learned that we have a visiting Grand Master with us. I would like to ask Most Worshipful Brother Roy T. Sullivan, Jr., the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, to stand at his seat and be recognized. Most Worshipful Sir, thank you so much for being with us at DeMolay International this evening. We know, as so many of our other guests, your schedule is very full and the fact that you have taken time to be here means so much to us. Thank you so very much. Please help me thank Most Worshipful Brother Sullivan. Representing the Grand Lodge of Missouri, Most Worshipful Brother Rocky Weaver, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, our host jurisdiction. Most Worshipful Sir, thank you so much for your presence this evening. Every Grand Master has a schedule that unless you have served in that position you will probably never be able to comprehend. And this would be another evening that you might be somewhere else, but you have chosen to be with DeMolay. And for that we thank you so very much. And we thank you and the Masons of Missouri for enabling us to be here for this 90th anniversary session. Brother Grand Marshal, would you please present Most Worshipful Brother Weaver to his seat in the distinguished East. The distinguished guests just introduced to you will all be given the opportunity to bring official remarks to us. A number of them will do so over the next two days during business sessions of the Supreme Council. Others will make those presentations now. Therefore, I would like to invite the following guests to the lectern as their name is called. Representing Job's Daughters, Miss Amanda Semaniuk. Apparently there has been an audible at the line. We will hear from both the young ladies from Job's Daughters. Ms. Megan Semaniuk: International Master Councilor, Grand Master, distinguished East, members and friends. Well, good evening, everyone, and let me tell you what an honor it is to be in the presence of such handsome young men this evening. What do you think? There we go. I would sincerely like to thank you. 42

43 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri For those of you who do not have Job's Daughters in your home jurisdictions, we are very much like DeMolay in that we are different, we are young women, and we also have to be related to a Master Mason. So that is what makes us different from the DeMolay. But it is truly an honor to be here this weekend and we are looking forward to visiting with each and every one of you. Don't be shy. We are looking forward to it. Other than that, good luck and we will see you all soon. Thank you. Timothy B. Strawn: No amount of planning replaces dumb luck. Two things. Jenna will bring remarks to the Congress. Applause. Applause. And this is not Amanda Semaniuk it is Megan Semaniuk. My most humble and sincere apologies. It is really not Richie's fault. Blame the old guy. I am very, very sorry. Representing Rainbow, I think this is Amanda Fisher. It is Amanda Fisher, the Grand Worthy Advisor of Missouri. If you would, please, Amanda. Ms. Amanda Fisher: Good evening. I am pleased to bring you greetings on behalf of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls and on behalf of Mrs. Marilyn Fuelner, the Supreme Worthy Advisor. Each and every day of my life I, like thousands of other Rainbow Girls, am grateful for the place that Rainbow holds in the Masonic family. The youth in all of our organizations, the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, the International Order of Job's Daughters and the International Order of DeMolay are extremely lucky for our ties and friendship that we are able to hold and maintain with each other. But, we are even more lucky for the friendship and the connections that we have with Masonic fraternity. Thank you, Master Masons, and all of our supporters for all that you do for the youth around the world. You are greatly appreciated. I would also like to take this opportunity, this is the last thing, to congratulate Missouri's own Bob Cockerham on becoming the Grand Master of the International Order of the DeMolay. Missouri is very proud of you and we know you will do us well. Thank you very much. And enjoy the rest of your evening. Timothy B. Strawn: I sure have seen a lot of smiles right here right now. Representing the Shrine, our good friend, Illustrious Brother Imperial Sir Raoul Frevel. Raoul Frevel: Good evening. Let me just say thank you, Dad Land, for 90 years ago having a vision of touching so many young men's lives. We ought to give you a round of applause because I know you are with us tonight in spirit. I remember back in 1969 as the three cars pull out of Tuscan Lodge from Tuscan DeMolay to leave to travel to Kansas City for the 50th anniversary, and my dad said, "You have to stay home and work." Well, I'm here tonight for the 90th because our Imperial Potentate is in Prague. When he gave me the opportunity to be here with my good friend Jack Jones, I said, "I am coming to Kansas City." I apologize for being a little tardy the last few years and not being able to attend. Our session meeting backs right up on this, and we are there for two weeks of meeting of the joint boards, and then we are there for a week of the convention. It is going to be a week at the Alamo, I can tell you that. And I will tell you as one officer of the Imperial Shrine, I hope you see us close no Shriners' Hospitals in the future. Leadership like Frank Land in the '40s and again in the '70s, when Dick Thornton, Past Imperial Potentate, faced these same times during these turndowns in our economic times that we live today. And Masonry faced it head on and kept our 21 hospitals at that time open, and we will find a way to keep the 22 open. The 22 that are treated at no cost to the children and their families, where we have treated over 800,000 children since Children that were burned over 30 percent of their bodies in the '60s died. And today, because of research and the care at our four burn institutes, we save these children's lives. Kids that are told they'll never walk, because insurance companies have given up on them, have learned how to walk, because we have the best doctors that don't have insurance companies telling them how to do it. I am very proud tonight to represent our Imperial Potentate Doug Maxwell, who is very proud of our International Master Councilor this year. At the Grand Masters Conference in February, he was truly touched by the remarks of our International Master Councilor. I am so proud to sit in the room this 43

44 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting afternoon at the Congress meeting and hear the nominations. To hear the gentlemen that were nominated for International Congress Secretary and those nominated for International Master Councilor. Leaders do step forth. And that's what stepped forth in that room today. Jack Jones is our great friend. And I am very proud to tell you amongst his friends who think so much of him in the Order of DeMolay, that he will not only be nominated and be our candidate, but because of the untimely death of the Deputy Imperial Potentate Senior DeMolay Terry McGuire, Jack Jones will be the next Imperial Potentate of the Shrine of North America and represent us 55 years. All the Masons and all the DeMolays and I imagine the Jobies and Rainbows too, remember, there is no politics in Masonry. If I could have the Illustrious Potentate from Scimitar Temple, the Illustrious Mike Rushin and from Ararat Temple Illustrious Ben Kenney come forward. And also have him speed up here in that cart is Jack Jones. I have a presentation to make to the IMC. You are here, right? Can we come down here and do it? In 1954, 1955 Frank Land was our Imperial Potentate. And he told the Shrine of North America that you will support the Order of DeMolay. Brother International Master Councilor, on behalf of my Illustrious Potentates here, our next Imperial Potentate for the Shrine of North America, I am very proud of you. Your brother served as International Master Councilor when I was Imperial Potentate. And for the fourth time in my career, it is a great honor to present you with this check for $25,000 from the Shrine of North America. Timothy B. Strawn: Thank you, Ralph. Representing the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction, the Sovereign Grand Commander, Illustrious Brother, and most importantly here, Senior DeMolay Ronnie Seale. Ronald A. Seale: Some of the best people that I know, I have met through Freemasonry. Many are in this room. Men that I have known for years. And that's because some of the best friends that I have were because of DeMolay. And as I come this night, to paraphrase a great ritual, it is important to acknowledge and remember a debt that I can never repay. So what can we bring to you this evening? As with our Shrine friends, perhaps we can bring and offer to you our financial support. Perhaps we can bring and offer to you our buildings to meet. Perhaps we can bring and offer to you other material evidence of our affection. But the most important thing, guys, that we can bring to you is the outstretched hand of comradeship. You can't take it to the bank, you know. But you don't have enough money to buy it, we can offer to you to stand with you around this altar and these burning tapers and pledge with you ourselves to that in which you believe so dearly. You may ask yourself, guys, who are all these old people? And will they please hurry up and get through so we can go play. I've been where you are. Here's where the old people are. All these old guys around here, they are the people that believe in you. They are the people that put their faith in you and will stand with you as you grow up. On your good days and on your bad days, on the days when you get it right, and on the days when you mess it up. But will say to you, here is my hand, walk with me. You know what they call that, don't you? They call that brotherhood. The Scottish Rites story, the DeMolay story intertwines when Dad Land met a young man who needed somebody to believe in him. And because he did, two people, here we sit. So what can the Scottish Rite bring to you? Simply our pledge of support, our love, our comradeship. We will meet you at the altar, because that's where it begins and that's where the story continues. Thank you. Timothy B. Strawn: Thank you, Illustrious Sir.Representing the Grand Lodge of Missouri, Most Worshipful Brother Weaver. 44

45 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri Rocky Weaver: Please be seated. First of all, good evening. I'm really pleased to be here this evening. Brother International Master Councilor, distinguished East, ladies in the audience, distinguished Brethren, and a lot of fine looking young men out there, I am so pleased and honored to be here. I look out at these Brethren around this room and you represent some of the greatest leadership in the United States. You have all come to the offices that you hold, the positions that you work with and come to these young men as mentors, just as Brother Seale was saying awhile ago. 90 years ago Dad Land saw a need and he addressed that need. And I look out across this room at all the Brethren that are working here and I really don't know what I could say to you for what you do now, for what you will do in the future that would help you or allow you to do any more than you possibly do right now. You stand as distinguished leaders, Master Masons who hold the ideals of Freemasonry and take them to the young people of this country. Share it with those young men and bring them to manhood to understand some of the principles and the ideals and the tenets of Masonry. To you young men out there, I look around this room at the brethren here that sit with you. And when you get the chance, thank them for working with you, for mentoring you and showing you how to be better young men. I started to say something awhile ago and it doesn't seem appropriate now. As I look over this crowd, I know that the future for Masonry can be very, very bright. I have heard it said on many occasions by many men in many different places that DeMolay is the future of Masonry. And it very well can be. But I got to share just a little bit of bad news with you. According to at least the Grand Lodge records, not that many young men in DeMolay are coming in to the blue lodges. That's the bad news. And the good news is this. Those that do come into the Masonic lodges, they take it like breathing. It comes natural to them. They take it like birds to the air or ducks to the water. It is a natural thing for them. And it is natural for them because they have been mentored by some of the very best leaders in Masonry. Men that care about those young men. They get taught the skills that they need. The principles and tenets of Masonry in general. And they come to us, and when they come to the lodge, they excel on almost every level. I look across this room and that becomes very, very evident. Heads of every Masonic body, affiliated body, anything that you can think of, young men of DeMolay move to the top. And there is a reason for that. Because if young men, if you take those lessons seriously, if you take those principles and tenets into your heart, when you come to a lodge, you already have all of the tools that it takes to become a brother in line, an officer in line or the Master of a lodge. And that's not only true in Missouri, that is true across the width and breadth of this great country. That possibility is there for you. When I first came into the lodge, and I'm sure that several of you out here as well came in, we had to take a proficiency in order to be able to advance to the next degree. In the first degree proficiency at that time, they asked a question, "Where were you first prepared to be made a Freemason?" And the answer to that question is in my heart. And I know that the leadership of DeMolay that I see out here probably will all end up in Masonry. And you probably all will excel and move right up those ladders and become leaders in your respective states. That's something that I dearly wish to see. But I do want to say that it is my fondest wish to see DeMolay become the absolute future of Masonry, because I know it can be if Masonry is here in your heart. And if you listen to these brethren sitting around you, you will understand why. You young men look at these leaders, these Brethren sitting next to you. And you understand that they would not be here if Masonry was not in their heart. Ask yourself this question, is my DeMolay Dad making a difference in my heart? Is he making a difference in my life for me? And then ask yourself a second question, can I see myself doing exactly what my DeMolay Dad is doing and making a difference in somebody else's life? If you can answer that question and say yes, I can see that, then you already have Masonry in your heart. And you will indeed go out and make a difference in your community, in your family, in your state and particularly to Masonry. And that is the future I would like to see DeMolay bring to this 45

46 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting fraternity. And I have got to tell you, I'm not really what you would call a finished speaker. Somebody like Brother Ronnie Seale over there is what I would call a finished speaker or a polished speaker, I would say. What I really, really admire is a finished speaker. And I'm not a polished like Brother Seale there, but I am finished. Thank you. Timothy B. Strawn: Thank you, Grand Master. Brother Grand Marshal, will you please present Past Grand Master Brother Keith Klein in the East for a pleasant duty he has to perform. Keith K. Klein, PGM: T. Alan Moore, you might as well start approaching this East so that the people here can see you. We do an International DeMolay speech competition. And we do it in two divisions, a junior division and senior division. This year as a special way of doing it, all of the speeches were submitted via You-Tube. The speakers did not have to go anywhere special. They didn't have to spend a lot of money to go to a hotel, do a regional or anything like that. Our winner in the senior division who you will hear later is Brother T. Alan Moore. And Grand Master, I would like to introduce to you the winner of the senior competition. The junior competition winner is on his way to a camp in Maine and could not be with us, but he is Brother Glass from Pennsylvania and we are equally proud of him. Congratulations. Timothy B. Strawn: Thank you, Dad Klein. To our distinguished guests, I am certain that I speak for the Supreme Council and the DeMolay Congress in extending a heartfelt thank you for your support of DeMolay, which your presence this evening so amply demonstrates. We are truly honored by your presence. We look forward to the opportunity to continue to work harmoniously with each of you and your organizations as we endeavor to advance Freemasonry and its entire fraternal family. We are confident that not only does much opportunity remain before us, but also that success may be ours through thoughtful planning, mutual cooperation and enthusiastic presentation and implementation of the actions necessary to accomplish our goals. Now for a little change of pace, it is my personal privilege and honor to present Freemasonry's national troubadour of the United States, our Brother Ohio is proud to claim as one of its own. In the past several years Brother Howie Dameron has criss-crossed this country countless times to carry his musical tribute to Masonry from coast to coast. The last 18 months alone he has presented 288 performances to Masonic and public audiences. His first fraternal hit, The Masonic Ring, touched a chord with thousands of Masons throughout the world, including troops on the front lines in Iraq. Ask him about the letters, phone calls and s he has received about that song. That cord of connection is still resonating today. His most recent CD contains a number of his singing salutes to an organization he is unabashedly proud to not only belong to, but to share with all of those with whom he comes in contact. When you get a chance, ask him about how his dad speaks to his acquaintances and some that he doesn't even know about Freemasonry and how he ended up signing more than 15 petitions for Ohio's one-day class held just last weekend. But even more importantly for us, through his fraternal travels, Howie has become familiar with DeMolay and has become one of our leading advocates. "I Am Living DeMolay," his song about the importance of our organization and the everyday world, which was introduced in session two years ago, has similarly touched many DeMolays throughout the DeMolay nation. At this session he will debut a new song about DeMolay, which I believe is on his latest C.D., full of Masonically-related songs. Brethren, ladies and friends, please welcome Brother Howie Dameron. Howie Dameron: Hello, everybody. Now, remember this. The more relaxed you are, the more fun I can have. The more stiff you are, the bigger chance that I am going to have of having a heart attack, okay? All right? We got some brand new tools to represent all, all the branches of Freemasonry and we are going to start off with this one. (Songs performed by Howie Dameron) 46

47 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri Timothy B. Strawn: I guess he is a troubadour, huh. Howie, just so the young men here know, not only are we proud that you are from Ohio, we are really proud that at last year's conclave, you were made an honorary member of the DeMolay Legion of Honor and that is very special to us. Howie just happens to have some C.D.'s with him. They'll be on sale outside later on. A beautiful C.D. that has all the emblems of the fraternity imposed right there on top of the DeMolay logo. Truly a guy who loves Freemasonry and loves DeMolay. Carries it in his heart wherever he goes. Thanks so much, Howie. As we go forth from this place tonight, we want to remember that goodness is but a generation away from extinction. Each of you as an active DeMolay and DeMolay leader holds within your heart a flame, a beacon to guide you through the darkness. If you can make this DeMolay light shine upon another, if you can reach into the innermost depths of his soul and set his flame afire, then therein lies the purpose of the Order of DeMolay and therein lies your purpose in living. Remember always that each of you is the power of one and can make a significant difference for the DeMolay movement. As we conclude this joint opening of the 42nd International DeMolay Congress and the 89th Session of the International Supreme Council, we want to express our gratitude for your presence and participation in joining us for this annual celebration of DeMolay International, this very special celebration of our 90th birthday. It is now time for the leaders of our Supreme Council to convene for the purpose of an executive session and begin the business for which we have met. As we depart this opening ceremony, let us always strive to learn from our past, live in the present, and build for a better future. The Supreme Council executive session will begin in this room 15 minutes after the conclusion of this session. International Master Council Eells and Grand Master Watson, please step to the lectern to conclude this opening ceremony. Again, we hope, and maybe we pray, in unison. Once again. The Grand Master has a very, very special presentation. Grand Master. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: We have a number of presentations and some recognitions to do Saturday night at the Hall of Fame Banquet. But one of the recipients of our prestigious Eagles is not going to be here, so I want to take this opportunity in front of everybody to recognize -- this is going to give it away real quick here, I don't know how else to do it -- Brother Allan Iding. Would you please come to the East, sir. We are so appreciative of your long-time service and devotion to the Order of DeMolay, the International Supreme Council, and it gives me pleasure now, Allan, to recognize you. The Grand Masters International Supreme Council and Member of the Year Award is presented to Allan E. Iding of Wisconsin in recognition of his outstanding service to the Order of DeMolay; Grand Master C. Michael Watson, , it is my pleasure to award you with your own Eagle, Allan. Grand Master Watson and Richard Eells: We declare this opening ceremony of the 89th Session of the International Supreme Council and 42nd International DeMolay Congress at refreshment. Executive Session Nominating Committee Report #2 & #3 Supreme Council Business Session #1 at recess until Friday, June 20, 1:15pm 47

48 Section II Supreme Council Business Session #2 June 19, :15 pm Kansas City, Missouri 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Good afternoon. I now declare this Business Session Number 2 called from refreshment to labor. And as we gather here assembled together to conduct our further business, I would call on our Grand Chaplain Ted Korn. If you would please offer an invocation. This group is going to need it. (Whereupon a prayer was given) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Would all Past Grand Masters of DeMolay International please stand. Once again, Brethren, I know you received recognition last night. But again, I wanted to take just a few minutes to publicly acknowledge and recognize you, our pathfinders, our visionaries. A thank you just don't seem adequate for your work, your dedication, everything that you have done to further the Order of DeMolay. We are all in deep gratitude for your leadership over the years, and we continue to look forward to your leadership as we move forward. Brethren, help me thank these hardworking Past Grand Masters. And representing that august group would be Brother Bill Mollere who will bring us greetings and comments and I know sage words of advice. Brother Bill, would you please come to the podium. William J. Mollere, PGM: Grand Master, my Brethren, thank you very much for that recognition. You know, I look around the room and I see so many wonderful friends and brothers. And we think back on the year that we were privileged to serve as Grand Master. And we all have wonderful memories, I know. But to be able to come back together and be here for this 90th birthday is really very special. And I hope that each one of us who have had the privilege to serve will be able to come back many more years and assist from the sidelines, maybe in the back of the room, and offer advice and guidance. Because that's what Past Grand Masters are best at, behind the scenes trying to help. And I appreciate the opportunity that we are given each year to come and participate. Normally they sit us all on the front row. I am not sure if that's to watch over us to make sure we don't get out of line. But this year they're letting us sit with all our friends and brothers. So that's even more fun. But thank you so much for this recognition. And to all of those who have served, I know we say thank you for that year, for that opportunity. We hope we made a difference. We hope that we have helped. We hope that we can continue to help. Good luck to you and thank you for your year. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Thank you, Brother Bill. Brother Patterson. Boyd Patterson, do you have a motion that you would like to make at this time, sir? M. Boyd Patterson: Grand Master, may I ask that you call into concession concurrently with DeMolay International Corporation the meeting of the International Supreme Council of the Order of DeMolay. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: I declare it open. M. Boyd Patterson: Thank you, Grand Master. Brethren, at this time I would move that DeMolay International and the International Supreme Council of the Order of DeMolay ratify the actions of the officers and directors of both organizations from the date of their installation in the year 2008 through and including their actions taken during this annual session of both corporations, and that both indemnify said officers and directors with respect to all actions taken by them on behalf of both the corporation DeMolay International and the fraternal organization, the International Supreme Council of the Order of DeMolay. That would be the motion, Grand Master. 48

49 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri Grand Master C. Michael Watson: You have heard the motion. It has been regularly moved and seconded. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to vote. All those in favor of the motion, signify by saying aye. (Ayes Stated) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: All those opposed, like sign. (No response) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: So ordered. Thank you, Brother Boyd. We will now move into committee reports. But I would first like to call another distinguished guest right now to bring us greetings from the General Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, International. That is Most Excellent Companion Emory Ferguson. Okay. We will hear from Emory later. First report Convention Planning. Brother Frank, you are up, sir. Following Brother Kell, I would like to hear from the Insurance Committee and then Fraternal Relations. Report of the Convention Planning Committee Franklin J. Kell, Jr., PGM Chairman The Convention Planning Committee continues to work diligently to provide quality sites and facilities for the annual Sessions at as reasonable expense as we can. The Service & Leadership Center staff continues to work very well with this Committee in all facets and for their dedicated efforts, we are very grateful. Session 2009 is well underway and the 90 th Anniversary Celebration will be the success that all will enjoy. The hotel has cooperated very well to ensure our stay. The on-line registration process performed well for the greater majority. Those electing not to use the electronic registration process were afforded the opportunity to download the forms or to call Nancy Shipps at the Service & Leadership Center for a form. We still experience a substantial number of late registrations. They are accommodated as best we can; however, when registrations are received well after deadline, which is when our room block with the hotel is released, we still try our very best to accommodate. Plans are to monitor attendance for Sessions 2009 & 2010 prior to opening negotiations for Sessions past Information regarding all future Sessions currently under contract is shown. We have no action items to present. Thank you for the opportunity to continue to serve our great Order in this capacity. Fraternally, Franklin J. Kell, Jr., PGM Chairman, Convention Planning Committee Franklin J. Kell, Jr., PGM: I move for receipt of the report. 49

50 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Grand Master C. Michael Watson: It has been moved and regularly seconded that we receive the report. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed with the vote. All those in favor, signify by saying aye. (Ayes stated) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Any opposed, like sign. (No response) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: So ordered. Thank you, Brother Kell. And also on behalf of DeMolay International the Supreme Council, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your hardworking committee for the countless hours that you have put in, not only during session but off years trying to get this thing organized and in place. So please convey our thanks to your staff. Franklin J. Kell, Jr., PGM: Thank you, Grand Master, I shall. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Next committee report. Committee chair, if you have your report written, typewritten, please drop off a copy up here to Brother Patterson, and particularly if your committee is making recommendations for action or requests for budgeting funding, make sure our Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer also receive a copy. Thank you. Convention Planning and Insurance. Tony R.Krall, PGM: Grand Master, Tony Krall from Minnesota. We have a very brief report 50 Report of the Insurance Committee Tony R. Krall, PGM Chairman The Insurance Committee meets primarily in the fall of the year at renewal time. We continue to monitor our insurance needs and purchase the insurance that is available on the market for a reasonable price. We have a continuing good relationship with our insurance broker and this year we endeavored to check different markets for our insurance product, placed it with the best one that was available and we are generally satisfied with the service they are getting for us. I am pleased to report that we also monitor our youth protection and litigation issues and we continue to be litigation-free. However, I must caution the Brethren not to get complacent. We continue to have reports of incidents that are troubling. Things that we know better. And we must follow the rules that we have to remain litigation free. So even though we are doing good, the youth protection program and the new program has been well received, we must continue to use it or we will fall into complacency. That's all we have. No action items. And we would move receipt of this report. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: It has been regularly moved and seconded that we receive the report from the Insurance committee. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to the vote. All those in favor, signify by saying aye. (Ayes stated) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: All opposed, like sign. (No response)

51 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri Grand Master C. Michael Watson: So ordered. Committee on Fraternal Relations, Brother David Morgan. David J. Morgan, PGM: Grand Master, David Morgan, Past Grand Master of Nevada. Report of the Fraternal Relations Committee David J. Morgan, PGM, Chairman The Committee on Fraternal Relations held its meetings as scheduled on Thursday, June 18th. A quorum was present along with a number of visitors. An extensive discussion was held on various subjects relating to fraternal relations within various jurisdictions. The committee does most of its work by , and a survey of the responses to the members of the Fraternal Relations Committee reveals that all of the problems and opportunities are local in nature. There is no reported activity that rises to the level of DeMolay International. I would move for receipt of this report. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: It has been regularly moved and seconded that we receive the report from the Fraternal Relations Committee. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed with the vote. All those in favor, signify by saying aye. (Ayes stated) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: All opposed, like sign. (No response) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: So ordered. DLC Committee. Duane Kemerley. Are you prepared, sir? Is William Howard Koon, II in the room? If you would make your way to the East, I will give you due recognition. Brother Duane. Report of the DeMolay Leadership Training Conferences Duane A. Kemerley, Chairman Our DeMolay Leadership Training Conferences continue to be the cornerstone of the significant jewels of the crown of leadership building activities that occur within the Order of DeMolay. We offer our thanks and congratulations to those who direct, serve on staff and support our conferences across DeMolay International. At the same time we would encourage jurisdictions to consider assisting DeMolays and advisors to participate in a variety of the conferences that are available coast to coast. Our current conferences represent a significant useful diversity and variety of materials and approaches. Most of our conferences are utilizing experientially-based activities that give participants hands-on opportunities for leadership skill development. We would strongly encourage the conferences to continue this trend and the sharing of those leadership skill development activities that are producing best results. The following consensus items are proposed by the Leadership Training Conference Committee. The establishment of a FaceBook group for conference directors and staff for the purpose of maintaining an ongoing dialogue concerning resources, technologies, curriculum and the continuing cross-pollenation of ideas.the establishment of a central repository for curriculum, media, media links, facilitating resources and other documents utilizing a site such as dropbox.com. The consideration of a fall meeting of conference directors or representatives to share best practices, emerging resources, promotion and closing the instruction to utilization gap. The DeMolay Training Conference Committee meeting of the annual session of DeMolay 51

52 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting International, possibly Thursday morning, for conference directors, representatives, staff and committee members. The establishment of a significant highlighted link for leadership training conferences on the DeMolay International home page, especially April through July. Our DeMolay Leadership Training Conferences continue a long history of being at the forefront of the overall leadership training opportunities and experiences that we offer in the wider world of DeMolay. All jurisdictions are challenged to find useful ways to utilize these important events in their overall planning for further leadership and leadership skills development. If there is a budget request, does that just go directly to the Treasurer or does that need to be presented here? As in past years the budget request of $5,000 for web resources, networking and conference leaders meetings. Respectfully submitted, the DeMolay Leadership Training Committee. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Thank you, Brother Duane. Duane A. Kemerley: I would move for the adoption of this report. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: It has been regularly moved and seconded that we receive the report of the DLC committee. Is there any discussion? Now, acceptance of this report does not grant his request for funds. What it does is, it opens up an item for discussion to the Board of Directors meeting for their prioritization. I just want to make sure we are clear on that. Is there any further discussion? All those in favor, signify by saying aye. (Ayes Stated) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: All opposed, like sign. (No Response) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: So ordered. Thank you, Brother Duane. I would now recognize the representative from the Grand Encampment of the Knights Templar of the United States of America. Sir Knight William Howard Koon, II who is the Grand Master and an Active member of this body. Bill, it is always a pleasure to have you here with us. William H. Koon, II: Thank you. You know, I think I am in the wrong meeting. If you want money you have to go to another meeting. I bring you greetings on behalf of 125,000 Knights Templar scattered across this great country. I would like to tell you it is an honor and a privilege to be here at the 90th anniversary of DeMolay International. It is an honor and a privilege for me to be here and to serve as a Templar, Grand Master, with my long-time friend C. Michael Watson. DeMolay has been in business for 90 years. The Grand Encampment has been in business for 193 years.over those years there has been a lot of co-existence and working together. Three of the last four Grand Masters of the Grand Encampment have been senior DeMolay. I am proud to be one of those three. A total of five Grand Masters of the Grand Encampment have been senior DeMolay. We have overlapped one time more. Sir Knight John L. Cross served as Grand Master of the Grand Encampment in 1967 to '70, and he served DeMolay as Grand Master from 1974, I can tell you that what you are doing, you are doing well. I have had an opportunity to spend a little time with the officers of International Supreme Council. Not only are they a talented group of leaders, but they are a group of leaders who work well together, who try to form a continuing process so that as one year leads into another it is a smooth transition. I recognize that because I too have that good fortune. I 52

53 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri won't say that my officers are better than yours, but at least we work together as well as you do, and that is something that we have to work towards, ascribe towards. I congratulate you on an outstanding year, Mike. I appreciate the courtesies that you have extended to my wife and I while we have been here. It is truly an honor to sit back with the Ohio group and watch you preside. You are doing an outstanding job. Thank you, my brothers. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Thank you, Grand Master. It is a strong relationship that DeMolay and the Grand Encampment enjoys. And why shouldn't we, when our name sake is their last operative Grand Master. It is good to see the active participation by the Grand Encampment officers in our DeMolay International Supreme Council. Moving along. I would now recognize Brother Greg Klemm. Brother Klemm, if you would please present your Heritage Committee Report. Gregory R. Klemm, PGM: Thank you, Grand Master. I would sort of like to kill two birds with one stone. And I would like to do the fundraising as well as the Heritage report. The first thing I would like to do on behalf of my Scottish Rite bodies of the Valley of Chicago, is present you a check for $2,500 for DeMolay use, however DeMolay sees fit. Report of the Fundraising Committee Gregory R. Klemm, PGM Chairman Brethren, you heard yesterday from our Grand Secretary that $190,267 has been raised in the Fellow program. At this time I would like to ask, would all Fellow 1's please rise in the room. I want to make sure that I have enough forms for those who are. And stay standing. Those who are Fellow 2's as well, if they would please rise. Brethren, this is the reason that we are able to raise this much funding. And we certainly thank you each and every one of you. Thank you very much. Your support has never been needed more than it is today. Consider this, at the current state of the uncertain economy, we all must be very selective as to which organizations we choose to support. By supporting DeMolay now, we support the future stability of our fraternity. When you are faced with making decisions as to which organization you are going to support this year, which group you are going to choose, we hope you choose DeMolay. How can I help? Bequests and devises are always welcome. But don't you want to enjoy seeing the benefit of your support? Supporting DeMolay has never been any easier. The DeMolay Foundation, develop programs and donate online. And pretend that I have a computer here and I bring up the DeMolay website and I go to the giving page and I go to the online donation and I fill out the form and I give them a check. It is just that easy. Or your credit card as well. The DeMolay Foundation was founded in The DeMolay Foundation provides educational materials, scholarships and leadership training. All donations to the DeMolay Foundation are tax exempt. Support can be given in the form of monetary contributions, real estate, securities, insurance proceeds, wills and bequests. So please consider donating to DeMolay in any way that you can. And that concludes the donor report. If I may just roll right into the Heritage report. 53

54 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Report of the Heritage Committee Gregory R. Klemm, PGM Chairman Our purpose is to maintain and protect the historical assets of the organization, its archives of DeMolay International for the future and benefit of the fraternity. What the archives entail are the jewels, medals, memorabilia, pictures and books, videos, Proceedings, et cetera. All have been inventoried and properly cataloged. But we need your help. We are currently looking for a copy of the proceedings of the year So even your Supreme Council does not have a copy of that. If there are any of you that have it and if you are willing to share it with DeMolay where they can at least get it in the office, make a copy and return it to you, it would be greatly appreciated. The current state of all of our valuables, they are protected. But what would happen if there were a fire? And we would love nothing more than the ability to image all of that material so at least we have a protection of the same. But that is going to cost money and DeMolay has some more challenging uses of the money at this time. But if any of you have the ability and the understanding of imaging and would like to assist, please see me later, as well as anyone who would like to sign up for a Fellow 1 or 2, we will take care of you. I have a table set up just outside the door. It will give you an opportunity to take a break. I'm sure they will allow you to do that if you are going to make a little donation. Grand Master, I move the receipt of these two reports. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: It has been regularly moved and seconded that we receive the reports from the Heritage Committee. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to vote. All those in favor, signify by saying aye. (Ayes Stated) All opposed, like sign. (No Response) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: So ordered. Thank you, Brother Greg. Brother Treasurer, are you ready for the Budget and Finance? Derek G. Sprague: Sure, Grand Master. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Past Grand Master just delegated to the chairman of that committee, Derek Sprague. Report of the Budget & Finance Committee Derek G. Sprague Chairman Grand Master, Derek Sprague, Committee Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee. It has been a pleasure to serve on this committee the last two years and work in tandem with the Grand Treasurer. Your Budget and Finance Committee members met this year in conjunction with the November board meeting this past November. At that time two budgets, two drafts were presented to your Grand Treasurer, who in turn presented it to your Board. I am happy to report that after a very fruitful and healthy discussion, given the economic downturn and turmoil that we have all been facing, we were able to provide a vehicle that not only meets the bylaw requirements, the presentation of a balanced budget, but also one that will meet the basic needs of our organization in this fiscal year. 54

55 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri This budget has been made available to all members of the Supreme Council and should be in your packets. If not, they are available from, I believe Nancy or from Jeff Kitsmiller. There is no other action item for the Budget and Finance Committee to present at this time. I move for the acceptance of this report, Grand Master. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: It has been regularly moved and seconded that we receive the Budget and Finance Committee Report. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to vote. All those in favor, signify by saying aye. (Ayes Stated) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: All opposed, like sign. So ordered. Thank you. Brother Curtis Lancaster, are you prepared to give the International Relations Committee report? Is Curtis in the room? Brother Tim Strawn, are you ready to give the Congress Committee Report? He is in the other room. Has Smokey Ferguson joined us yet? Is he still in the other room? Is David A. Glattly here? Grand Marshal David A. Glattly: Yes, Grand Master. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Thank you, David. Would you please approach the East. While David is making his way up. David served as one of the Grand Marshals and he did an outstanding job last evening. Kept him hopping. But he is also here representing John McNaughton who is the Sovereign Grand Commander for the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of United States of the America. Would you please bring us greetings, Illustrious Sir. Grand Marshal David A. Glattly: Good afternoon. It is my distinct pleasure to be here representing Illustrious John William McNaughton, 33rd degree, the Sovereign Grand Commander of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Brother McNaughton is very sorry he couldn't be with us this year. He had to attend an event in Maine this weekend, otherwise he would have been here to join us. He hopes to join us at our future sessions. Commander McNaughton is a Senior DeMolay from the great State of Indiana and he values our Order very much. As a matter of fact, many of our Supreme Council members in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction are Senior DeMolays. And our DeMolay discussion comes up often when we have a Deputies meeting in Lexington. As a matter of fact, we like to steal a lot of the DeMolay ideas that are successful and put them to use in the Northern Jurisdiction Scottish Rite, which Brother Gordon Kimball just reminded me of as he attended our leadership conference this past year in March. I am proud to report that the DeMolay ideas work very well in Scottish Rite. I do have the opportunity I have an envelope burning a hole here in my pocket that I have been carrying around, to present two checks to the Order of DeMolay. One in the amount of $10,000 earmarked for our Congress, and the other in the amount of $15,000 earmarked for the programs of our Supreme Council. So Grand Master, if you would be kind enough to accept these checks with the thanks of the Scottish Rite of the Northern Jurisdiction for everything that you do for the young men of DeMolay. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Thank you. Thank you, David. We appreciate all the support that the Scottish Rite from both jurisdictions continue to provide to DeMolay International. Thank you. And which one of these checks was for the past Grand Masters' retirement fund? 55

56 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Russell Glendinning: The third one that is not there yet. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: It is in the mail. Rusty Glendenning, are you prepared to present the Alumni Committee Report? Russell Glendinning: Yes, I am, Grand Master. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Rusty, your report please. Russell B. Glendinning: Thank you, Grand Master. Rusty Glendenning, Chairman of the Alumni Affairs Committee, Jurisdiction of Florida. Brother Boyd, we have a copy of this for you. I will get it to you. Committee Members Present: Report of Alumni Affairs Committee Russell B. Glendinning Chairman Russell B. Glendinning, Chair Michael Williams, Vice Chair Brad Northcutt Dale Pushee David Goodwin Fred Veinfurt Keith B. Rung Mark W. Stephenson Reese L. Harrison, Jr., PGM Stanton Cohen Skip Vanderhule Carl Ek Danny Smothers Frank Allen, Jr. James A. Ray Keith K. Klein, PGM Michael Bryant Roger D. Salyer Tom Denslow The Alumni Affairs Committee discussed several ideas and programs during the year using a Google Group and makes the following report. OLD BUSINESS Hall of Fame Videos - The Committee again recommends that previous Hall of Fame videos be packaged (in groups of 2 or 3) to CD/DVD formats and be sold through the DeMolay and More Store to Chapters, Jurisdictions and individuals. It was estimated that the cost of this would be $3.00 per CD/DVD and that they be sold for $10.00 through the Store. This would promote our Hall of Fame members in the field, could be used by Chapters in their membership efforts, and used to solicit Masonic support both for development of new Chapters and Advisor recruitment and also to increase sales in the Store. Suggested groupings would be: Government Leaders Cecil D. Andrus, Mark Hatfield and Henry Jackson; Entertainment Gary Collins, Larry Wilcox; Business Harold Schaefer, Lee Sherman Dreyfus and J. Robert Duncan; Service to their Country Capt. Lance Sijan, Col. James (Nick) Rowe and Col. Ronald J. Webb; Service to their Communities Dean Spanos and Richard King. It was also recommended that a trailer be added to the beginning of these videos (DVD s) explaining the purpose and significance Hall of Fame as a lead in to the actual Hall of Fame videos. In addition, the Committee feels that every effort should be made, beginning in 2010, to have the inductee s acceptance comments recorded by a professional video company that would be added to the video and also be preserved for the future. The Committee will endeavor to find funding for this additional cost to the Hall of Fame program. 56

57 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri NEW BUSINESS Certificates of Recognition The Committee members were informed of the results of the new Certificates of Recognition program that was instituted since our meeting in Anaheim, CA in This certificate is to be issued to the incoming presiding officer of a Masonic body who is also a Senior DeMolay. During the past year, nine certificates were presented in six jurisdictions. The breakdown is as follows: Idaho (1), Arkansas (1), Tennessee (3), Washington (1), North Carolina (1) and Alaska (1). Certificates were presented to five Worshipful Masters, three Past Grand Masters and one Potentate. Our thanks to those Executive Officers who participated in the program and we hope that their jurisdictions received some benefit from their participation. While the program was not the success that we had hoped it to be, we also realize that this was its first year and that if continued, hopefully more certificates will be presented. The committee wishes to thank the jurisdiction of Virginia for underwriting this program and seeing that the certificates were mailed out in a timely manner. Complimentary One Year Membership The Committee reviewed the results of last year s program of offering a complimentary one-year membership in the Alumni Association to the outgoing Jurisdictional Master Councilors. Since our last meeting in 2008, 18 outgoing Jurisdictional Master Councilors were presented with a one-year membership in the Alumni Association by their Executive Officers. Plans will be put in place next week to notify all of our Executive Officers of this program in hopes of improving the results by the time of the 2010 Session. Alumni Membership - The Chairman reported that as of April 30, 2009, membership in the Alumni Association stood at just over 3,844, a slight increase over the same period last year Hall of Fame Induction The Hall of Fame at the 2009 Session has been perhaps the most trying induction since the beginning of this program. While for a long time, we had no one committed to be in Kansas City for induction we all of a sudden had one inductee then two inductees and then back to one. We are happy to report that Brother James Douglas, Governor of the State of Vermont will be our inductee this year. We look forward to having Brother Douglas as a member of our Hall of Fame. Our thanks also go out to Brother Keith Klein, PGM for his work on the committee s behalf in producing our Hall of Fame induction video and to the Youth Fund of Southern California for their continued financial support in underwriting this program. Without the help and dedication of Brother Klein and the Youth Fund, our Hall of Fame induction ceremony would not have the impact that it does for those in attendance at Session. We have been informed that Brother Trent Lott, who was invited to be in attendance this year but due to a schedule problem was not able to be with us, is interested in being with us in Brother Lott will be contacted in the next several months to begin the process of collecting the information that is needed for the production of the video. Hall of Fame Nominations Again, this year, the lack of information that is provided on the nomination forms has provided many obstacles that are not necessary. While the committee encourages nominations for the Hall of Fame, the need for complete nominations will be addressed going forward on those that are received. The information that is an absolute requirement is the name of the Chapter and its location, offices held in the Chapter or in the jurisdiction and personal and professional accomplishments of the nominee. Without this basic information, the Election Committee is challenged to make their decision and if elected and invited to attend a Session for induction and the production of the Hall of Fame video is made more difficult than it should be. 57

58 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Nominations for the Hall of Fame are earnestly solicited from those who are aware of a Senior DeMolay who has been successful in a field of endeavor. Nomination forms are available from the Service & Leadership Center and from the Resources page of our web site. The deadline for consideration of the nomination is October 1 of each year. Alumni Golf Tournament - The Committee wishes to thank the jurisdiction of Missouri for sponsoring this year s Alumni Golf Tournament held at the Moila Shrine Country Club. Brother Cockerham and his jurisdictional staff did an outstanding job in the planning and execution of this event. The proceeds of this year s event will be distributed to the Scottish Rite Clinics, York Rite charities and the Shrine. The Committee would like to recommend that this event be held at Session 2010 with the jurisdiction of Texas be asked to host the event. Alumni Membership Fees The committee feels that the current lifetime membership fee in the Alumni Association be retained at its current amount of $ DeMolay s 100 th Birthday - It was recommended that the Alumni Affairs Committee joint venture with the Heritage Committee and the Centennial Committee about reaching out to our Hall of Fame members and ask them to record a Happy 100 th Birthday wish for use in our 100 th birthday celebrations. Our Hall of Fame members are for the most part well known names to the general public and could provide a source of public awareness of the Order of DeMolay. It is suggested that these contacts be made now before some of them pass away. Russell Glendinning: Grand Master, I do have eight recommendations for action and budget recommendations. Do you want them individually? Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Do them collectively. Russell Glendinning: Do them collectively. That's fine. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION: The Committee recommends the following action items to the Board of Directors for their consideration: That an Alumni Golf Tournament be planned for the 2010 Session to be conducted by the jurisdiction of Texas. 2. That previous Hall of Fame Induction videos be packaged by groups for sale through the DeMolay & More Store. 3. That $2, be budgeted in the 2010 budget to transfer prior Hall of Fame videos to a DVD format so as to prolong their life. 4. That Life Memberships be made available for $50.00 from June 21, 2009 through the close of the 2010 Session and that immediate PSMC s be provided with a 1-year complimentary membership. 5. That Certificates of Recognition be presented to the incoming presiding officer of any community/charitable based organization, not necessarily restricted to Masonic bodies who is a Senior DeMolay. The change from just the presiding officers of Masonic bodies will allow DeMolay to have a public presence throughout our communities and not just be confined to the Masonic family. $ budgeted.

59 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri 6. That the Alumni brochure be inserted in the mailings that are sent to our Chevaliers and Legionnaires before the 2010 Session. 7. That members of the Hall of Fame be contacted regarding their providing DeMolay with a Happy 100 th Birthday wish for use during our 100 th anniversary promotion. 8. That a Hall of Fame Induction ceremony be held at the 2010 Session in conjunction with the Grand Master s Banquet. Grand Master, I move receipt of the report. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: It has been regularly moved and seconded that we receive the report from the Alumni Committee. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to the vote. All those in favor, signify by saying aye. (Ayes Stated) All opposed, like sign. (No Response) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: So ordered. Thank you, Rusty. Is Jeff Kitsmiller available? Would you make your way up, sir. Do we have anything from the Appeals and Grievances Committee? No report? Okay. Is that your report? Okay. Jeffrey C. Kitsmiller, Sr.: Thank you, Grand Master. Brethren, over the year we put together a yearbook and I hope everybody has seen it. If you haven't, there it is. Howie Dameron gave a commercial last night. May I give a commercial today? These two ads on the front two pages were designed by my son. So if you see them today, if you like the design work, let him know. Is that okay? You know what, we sell ads in this book and we give a portion of the proceeds of the profit from this book to jurisdictions. So I kind of mixed them all up. And I would like to award some checks. How about to Georgia DeMolay? Who is here from Georgia DeMolay? The treasurer, of course. $ Ohio? Is Ohio still in existence? I'm sorry. Here comes Jeff Shaw. $ How about Nevada? $ Now, this is the easy one. This is great. We have Colorado DeMolay. Where is Gary? Anybody from Colorado DeMolay? They put an ad in the book, a quarter page. So every little bit helps. Here is $ Northern California, $ New York, $ Missouri, $ Robert W. Cockerham: We will donate that back, and this year we will donate it back for the Relay For Life Campaign. Jeffrey C. Kitsmiller, Sr.: Oklahoma, $ Kentucky, $ Probably the most colorful ad in the book, Pennsylvania. $ Thomas R. Labagh: We will donate this back to the Past Grand Treasurers' retirement fund. Emeritus Fund. Jeffrey C. Kitsmiller, Sr.: Relay For Life. Thank you. How about South Carolina? Walt, are you available? $ And finally the last one here, Nations Capital. Al, are you in the room? If you are not here to collect, I get to keep it. 59

60 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Walter Spiller: We will give that to Relay For Life. Jeffrey C. Kitsmiller, Sr.: Thank you, Walt. No one from Washington, D.C.? $ Thank you, Brethren, we really appreciate it. Your ads make the book what it is. We appreciate all that you do. Thank you. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Ritual and Regalia, Chairman Tom Labagh. Report of the Ritual & Regalia Committee Thomas R. Labagh, Chairman Grand Master, Officers and Members of DeMolay International, brethren and ladies: Your committee on Ritual and Regalia met on Thursday afternoon and in the course of just two hours, finalized its work from the previous year, and prepared for the tasks of the coming year. 23 of the 46 committee members and 14 visitors were in attendance. The meeting was opened with an invocation from Bro. Labagh. Those present introduced themselves and signed an attendance roster. Bro. Labagh level set the committee and reminded everybody that the meeting would not focus on specific changes to the Ritual, but instead general Ritual-related topics. Bro. Tim Blanchard gave a report on behalf of Congress outlining the previous year's Ritual-related items. Congress would like to see the Flower Talk, Ceremony of Light, and Installation included in the next printing of the Ritual, since the Monitor will not be reprinted. The second item was to ask the committee to include the 4 th Ritual Edition of the DeMolay Degree as an option, as, in their opinion, it is more meaningful and symbolic of the lessons being portrayed. The 4 th Edition DeMolay Degree had been posted in the committee's Google Group last year for discussion. The committee received verbal reports from the regional ritual tournaments. MATOC Tom Sellers The 2008 tournament was held in Harrisburg, PA. Next year's will be September 11-13, 2009, Trenton, NJ. He has brochures available and their website contains more information ( MATOC gets a big turnout from Region 2 and they not only compete, but also share fellowship and network. Old South Bob Taylor 2008 was held in New Orleans, LA. The tournament will be held annually 2 weekends before Easter, starting in There was not a huge turnout in 2008; there were many individual competitions, but few teams. The strengths of the tournament are in encouraging innovative degree styles, and the local tourist attractions. Frank Marshall Ron Minshall 2008 was held in mid-april, in Arlington, TX. They had 300 people in attendance, with both DeMolay and Rainbow competitions (130 DeMolay, 80 Rainbow competitors). There were multiple team competitions and around 150 individual DeMolay competitions. Bro. Minshall answered questions relating to the logistics of including Rainbow competitions. 60

61 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri Heartland Kurt Faulkner 2008 was held in Indianapolis, IN. They had participation from every Jurisdiction in their Region. He stated that this is a very well-organized event, with a high level of competition. National no representative attended the meeting. The committee recapped its activity from the last year. There was some confusion with the Google Group and its mechanics, but the committee agreed that it was a convenient way of deliberating. In last year's meeting, discussion took place regarding having a Ritual Tournament at the DeMolay International Session. Since there was not sufficient support to lead this effort by October, Bro. Labagh reported to the Board of Directors that the Tournament would not take place. The committee discussed its floorwork simulator which was made public on the demolay.org website. The committee received quite a bit of positive feedback, and some critiques as well. The simulator will be updated to include all the Ritual of Secret Work floorwork. The committee reviewed 3 housekeeping changes to the Monitor of Ceremonies and unanimously approved a motion to include those changes in the next revision, which will also include updated color photographs. There will be no Expo booth this year because the committee was not asked to provide one. The committee is looking for somebody to lead this effort for next year if the opportunity arises. The committee discussed its main task of revising the Ritual of Secret Work. Over the last year, there were few proposals submitted. The committee was asked to submit any proposals or discussion topics so that they can have an open exchange of ideas. For this year, Bro. Labagh has set a deadline of November 1 st to submit ideas. Bros. Labagh and Schaeffer will collect all the topics and schedule them throughout the year for discussion. The committee's goal is to finish by next year's Session. The committee was asked to give feedback on Missouri DeMolay's Ritual Instruction Video. Bro. Labagh shared all feedback received with Bro. Cockerham, Executive Officer. One concern raised was that the ritual is open to interpretation. These are meant as training tools for guidance, not as official policies. A motion was made and seconded to adopt the Missouri Ritual Instruction Video and thank the Jurisdiction for their efforts. The motion was defeated A follow-up motion was made and seconded to thank the Jurisdiction of Missouri for their efforts in creating this training tool, and the committee encourages them to distribute it as they see fit. The motion was passed unanimously. Related to regalia, Bro. Lancaster from Utah raised a concern that DeMolay International lost its supplier for DeMolay Degree costumes, and it is currently not possible to purchase a new set. This will be investigated further with the DeMolay and More Store. The Grand-Master Elect suggested that a ritual tournament be held just before next year's DeMolay International Session. The scope would be limited to 4-5 small competitions. 7 committee members said that their Jurisdictions were likely to send competitors. Some questions were raised concerning scheduling, participation, awards, facilities, planning, execution, funding, costs, and adult support. A motion was made and seconded to appoint a subcommittee to investigate looking into logistics for such a Tournament, coordinating with the Convention Planning Committee. The motion passed unanimously. 61

62 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting The committee discussed appendant organizations, since the committee is also responsible for overseeing their rituals and regalia. This includes Knighthood. For the Squires program, no ritual or regalia has been officially sanctioned by DeMolay International. A motion was made and seconded to form a subcommittee to investigate the ritual and regalia used in the various Jurisdictions and make recommendations on standardizing the same. The motion was passed unanimously. Recommendations to the Board of Directors: A motion was made and seconded to request seed money, up to $5000, for next year's ritual tournament in conjunction with the DeMolay International Session. The motion passed unanimously. Bro. Labagh reviewed next year's committee plans. The committee will continue its deliberations on the Ritual of Secret Work and other items previously discussed. Bro. Labagh asked the committee if it wanted to have a face-to-face meeting to discuss Ritual proposals. After the November 1 st deadline, the committee will see a summary of the proposals on the table, and the committee can decide whether an in-person meeting is warranted. The committee reiterated that the Google Group is its preferred method of communication, and more effective than alternate collaboration tools. An item was raised related to sewing patterns for the DeMolay Degree costumes, so that local Chapters could make their own costumes. This is not currently standardized. No further business appearing, Bro. Labagh closed the meeting with a prayer at 4:42 PM. Respectfully and fraternally submitted: Thomas R. Labagh, Chair Greg Schaeffer, Vice Chair Charles Jackson Bruce Golway Curtis Gimlin Gary Denklau George Tilden James Bard John D. Stallings Ken Martensen Lenny Vander Horn Mike Bryant Robert Craig Russell George Terry L. Peters Tom Paul Wendell Haney A. J. Graulich Craig Henderson Franklin J. Kell, Jr., PGM Gary Garafola Gregory Chiles James Ray John Saitta Kendall Garton Malcolm S. White Reese L. Harrison, Jr., PGM Robert G. Taylor Sherman C. Parker, Jr. Theodore Korn Walpert Harden Nathan L. Skip Mason Brian Golwitzer Craig Phillips Fred Veinfurt Gene Martino Gregory Gabriel Joao Alexandre Carvalho John Whitaker Kurt H. Faulkner Michael Acker Richard Naegele Ron Minshall Steven Lancaster Thomas M. Sellers Wayne Szretter Thomas R. Labagh: I submit this on behalf of all 46 members of the committee. I move the acceptance of this report. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: It has been regularly moved and seconded to accept the Ritual and Regalia Committee Report. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to vote. All those in favor, signify by saying aye. 62

63 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri (Ayes Stated) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: All opposed, like sign. (No Response) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: So ordered. Most Excellent Companion Emory Ferguson. As he makes his way up. Brother Ferguson is the General Grand High Priest, General Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons International, and we would be delighted if he would bring us some greetings and remarks. Emory Ferguson. General Grand High Priest Emory Ferguson: Grand Master and Grand Officers, Active members and visitors. First of all I would like to tell you it is a real pleasure for me to have the opportunity to come and be with you this weekend. This is my first visit to the International. And I will have to ask you to forgive us for being out of the room, because I did not know that I was entitled to sit in this meeting. I have been in the Congress meeting across the hall with the boys. So being my first trip here, I don't know exactly how things go or how they work. Next time I come back I will be a little more up-to-date on what to do and what to expect. But it is a real pleasure to be here with you. Of course I have been involved with DeMolay for a long, long time. I served on the advisory board for a number of years, I was the chairman of the advisory board for a number of years. I didn't have any sons, so, consequently, I didn't have any boys in DeMolay. All my boys were girls. I had four active Rainbow girls. My oldest daughter and my youngest daughter both served as Grand Worthy Advisors in Alabama. And the other girls were quite active as well. The youth has always been one of my priorities. I always supported the youth as I came up through the Grand bodies of Alabama. It continues to be one of my priorities as far as the youth goes. Certainly we will continue our support in the General Grand Chapter support of the youth. We will always look forward to serving them in any way that we can. Grand Master, first I would like to thank you so very much for the invitation to be here with you this weekend. And I would like to also bring all of you greetings from the General Grand Chapter and to tell you that we look forward to working with you in the future. Anything we can do. I wish we could present you with a check for $25,000 as the Shrine did last night. Unfortunately we don't have those means. We will continue to support you financially as much as we possibly can and continue to support the directors and the scholarship program. We support it right now. Thank you so very much for having me here. Again I bring you greetings from the General Grand Chapter. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: International Relations Committee. We will hear from Curtis Lancaster. And then we are going to go into Executive Session where we will hear from the Nominating Committee Report #4, the Honors and Awards Committee. We will probably have time for a short break and we will all resume at 3:15 for the Joint Session as we continue our deliberations with the J&L call items, Joint Session with Congress. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Report of the International Relations Committee Curtis N. Lancaster, Chairman Curtis N. Lancaster, Chairman Howard L.Graff, Vice Chair Allan Yeates William R. Miller Luciano Critelli Craig Maddux Howard Malin Andre Lovas Ward Williamson Kevin Breitzmann Gary Garafola 63

64 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting VISITORS PRESENT: Jacy Evangelista Bruce Hazard Claudio Vernale Domenico Inzitari John Brower John Stallings Ernie Ryder Robert Taylor Lee Bradley Willy Rodriguez James Ray Emory Ferguson Chairman Lancaster opened the meeting at 9:00 am with a prayer and welcomed everyone to this annual meeting of the Committee. He reported there has been a dramatic increase in expressions of interest in DeMolay in foreign jurisdictions since our last meeting, and several have taken the initial steps to establish DeMolay in their respective countries. Reports of established DeMolay activities in foreign jurisdictions were given and are summarized as follows: AUTONOMOUS SUPREME COUNCILS: BRAZIL The new and recognized Supreme Council in Brazil in continuing to make progress in the three years they have been in operation. The headquarters of this Supreme Council is in Brazilia, with chapters in all twenty seven states. The exact number of current functioning Chapters and the number of members was not available. The issue concerning ownership of the DeMolay emblem is still unresolved in the Brazilian courts. The old Supreme Council has registered the DeMolay emblem as theirs in Brazil, and is refusing to relinquish title to it. The new Supreme Council must prove to the court that the emblem is rightly the property of DeMolay International as the original and current owner, and documentation has been provided to them to support the claim. We were saddened to learn of the passing on Bro. Joao Alexandre, a Deputy Member of our Supreme Council, and a major factor in maintaining the regularity and stability of Brazilian DeMolay. He will be sorely missed. AUSTRALIA The status of DeMolay in Australia continues to be bleak. They currently have only three chapters with a total of thirty active members, and are struggling to survive. A total lack of interest and support from the Grand Lodges in Australia is the chief reason for the situation. There seems to be little hope that this condition will change. PHILIPPINES There was no report on the status of DeMolay from this Supreme Council. The Supreme Council has a website, which may be viewed at: OTHER JURISDICTIONS: ITALY Six chapters and 10 Clubs are now functioning in Italy with a total of 162 members and 57 advisors. They continue to receive strong support from the Grand Orient of Italy; however some problems in recruiting new members have been experienced due to the aggressive anti-masonic posture of the new administration of the Catholic Church. GERMANY There are no chapters now functioning in Germany, and only two members remain somewhat active out of the total membership of seven. The reduced presence of our military in that country results in a much 64

65 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri smaller American Canadian Grand Lodge population from which to draw members and advisors. The future for DeMolay in Germany is to obtain the support of at least one of the Grand Lodges that are part of the United Grand Lodges of Germany. SERBIA DeMolay has now been established in Serbia. The consecration of Belgrade Chapter occurred on Friday, June 5-6, The ceremony was performed by the Executive Officer of Italy, Bro. Luciano Critelli and his assistant, Dr. Claudio Vernale. Fifteen new members were initiated into the chapter. The new Executive Officer for Serbia is Jovan Kovacic of Belgrade. Through his hard work, and the support of Peter Kostic, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Serbia, they are looking forward to a second chapter in the near future. We are grateful to Bros. Critelli and Vernale, who at their own expense were instrumental in seeing this accomplished. BOLIVIA The License Agreement with DeMolay in Bolivia has been executed, and is now officially part of the DeMolay International family. They have 837 members working in 21 chapters, 6 priories, and 2 Chevalier Courts. We congratulate Executive Officer Willy Rodriguez on the continued growth of DeMolay in that country. PARAGUAY There are eight chapters in Paraguay, however four were chartered by the unrecognized Supreme Council of Brazil, and therefore have no legal status with DeMolay International. URUGUAY After receiving authorization from the Grand Lodge of Uruguay, three lodges in Santana do Livramento are they are anxious to proceed with establishing a chapter there. They are waiting for the Licensing Agreement from DeMolay International. PERU One chapter was instituted in Peru in 1997, but went dormant due to some difficulties in the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master at that time has since been expelled, and has started a new Grand Lodge, which is irregular. He has also created a working DeMolay chapter, which of course, is also irregular. NETHERLANDS Bro. Simon Oduber, Executive Officer in Aruba, has continued his quest to introduce DeMolay in the Netherlands. Lodges in Rotterdam are willing to let DeMolay meet in their building, but must have approval of the Grand East, which has been unwilling to support the introduction of DeMolay in their jurisdiction. In May, the Grand Secretary asked for additional information for review and consideration, so there is hope for some progress there. OTHER We received no reports on the status of DeMolay activities in Aruba, Columbia, or Mexico. ITEMS OF INTEREST There has been some very positive action from foreign jurisdictions in seeking to establish DeMolay in their countries. 1. The National Grand Lodge of Romania is expediting the process of establishing DeMolay in that country, and has begun translating the ritual into the Romanian language. It is expected that 65

66 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting DeMolay from Italy and Serbia will assist in initiating the young men and setting the chapter to work, which is tentatively scheduled for November of this year. 2. The Grand Masters of both Croatia and Bosnia Herzegovina are anxious to establish DeMolay in their respective jurisdictions in the near future. The Grand Commander of the Supreme Council of Togo has also requested information on how he can initiate the process of starting DeMolay in that country. The present Grand Master and several Grand Lodge officers in India have expressed interest in DeMolay for their country. Representatives of the Grand Lodge of Russia have requested a copy of the ritual, Licensing Agreement, and a list of the obligations they must meet to proceed with establishing DeMolay there. 3. Appreciation is expressed to Bros. Critelli and Vernale and the DeMolay in Italy for their dedication to promoting DeMolay in the Balkan countries. They have expended their time and resources to help establish DeMolay in that part of the world. We also commend Bro. Howard Graff, Vice Chairman of this Committee, for his efforts in meeting with Grand Masters and other interested and influential brethren in these foreign countries to promote DeMolay and inform them of the benefits of having DeMolay in their jurisdictions. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. It is the recommendation of this Committee that consideration be given to designating an individual on the staff to focus on the development of DeMolay internationally. If we are to be the organization that our name implies, we must be more responsive to requests for information and action from those foreign sources. 2. Our website needs to be updated to be more attractive and informative about the programs we offer. Links that will provide the information in such languages as Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, and German would be most helpful. If you do a Google search for DeMolay now, you will likely get the Brazilian Supreme Council and the Philippine Supreme Council as first contacts. 3. A procedure needs to be established for access to the web forum. DeMolay in some parts of the world are unable to participate in this forum which is a primary means of communicating among the young men in this age. It is gratifying to see the interest grow worldwide in our Order, but we must continue to be diligent in assuring that any expansion is done properly and within our parameters before venturing into relationships in foreign countries. Brother Grand Master, I move the acceptance of this report. Curtis N. Lancaster, Chairman Chairman Curtis N. Lancaster: Brother Grand Master, I move acceptance of this report, please. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: It has been regularly moved and seconded that we receive the report from the International Relations Committee. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed with the vote. All those in favor, signify by saying aye. (Ayes Stated) 66

67 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri Grand Master C. Michael Watson: All opposed, like sign. (No Response) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: So ordered. Thank you, Curtis. Brethren, by statute we must move into Executive Session so that we can further conduct business for the Nominating Committee Report and the Honors and Awards Committee. So at this time I will call our session into Executive Session. DeMolay International Joint Session June 19, 2009, 3:15 p.m. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: I now call this International DeMolay Council to order. I have been informed that some jurisdictions have early dinner arrangements. In respect to their wishes I will do that. Here's what we are going to do. Totally unrehearsed. Number one, I would like to welcome the Congress delegates to this joint session. I assure you our International Master Councilor and I have not planned this out how we are going to jointly preside. Here's what we thought we would work out together and play it by ear. We have Brother Boyd Patterson who will certainly keep us in line if we stray too far. If Keith Klein, Dad Klein, if you would start making your way up here. A couple things, we want to do the speech contest and bring to your attention the winner. And have him present his winning speech. Then I am going to call on Gary Mueller for explanations of what this decorative item is in front of us here. This really pertains to the Relay For Life. Then our International Master Councilor will have some business to transact, the Policy and Purpose Report. And then we'll get into the call items, at which time we will ask Boyd to kind of lead us through and find out how the young men feel on these three items. We will also take our vote. With that, we will call on Brother Klein. Keith K. Klein, PGM: Thank you, Grand Master. As most of you I hope know, there was an international speech contest this year. I want to acknowledge the winners in the junior division. Brandon Glass from Pennsylvania was the winner. Ryan Vander Horn from New Jersey was in second place, and Andrew Labagh in third place. The last two are sons of Executive Officers or former Executive Officers of this body. In the senior division, about to hear from T. Alan Moore of Georgia in first place. Second place was David Helms of Illinois, and third place was Robert Kording of Pennsylvania. The topic is What I Have Learned From My DeMolay Advisor. And the prizes, first place was a thousand dollars and the opportunity to present the speech here at this session. The second prize was $300. The third prize was $200, and this is in both categories, and a $50 gift certificate redeemable at the DeMolay & More store. All of the participants receive a Certificate of Participation suitable for framing. Branden Glass who could not be with us is on a family trip. He was Senior Councilor of Lorraine Chapter in Butler, Pennsylvania. He is 15 years old. In school he is in all honors classes, participated on the school's forensics team. Played trumpet in the marching band, jazz band and wind ensemble, and played violin in the school's orchestra and chamber orchestra. He has been a member of Lorraine Chapter for just over three years. During that time he has been Junior and Senior Deacon and Senior Councilor. He spent time as Senior Deacon and is being installed as Master Councilor of his chapter on July 1st. He earned his R.D. this year. He is appointed to the office of State Chaplain for Pennsylvania DeMolay and he is hopeful to hold another appointed state office this year. One of the aspects of DeMolay he particularly enjoys is the ritual work. For the past two years he has participated in MATOC and has won several awards in that. He took part in last year's International 67

68 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting DeMolay speech competition, came in in second place in the junior division. And since then has been appearing all over Pennsylvania repeating his speech at a number of Masonic lodges. This is a quote from Brandon. "I was honestly quite happy when I finished the Brandon road show. And then when I realized especially that I wouldn't have to give a speech anymore. Now I suppose I will be performing this year's speech at all local lodges for the next year. I hope my teachers at school don't give me a lot of homework." Outside of DeMolay he does computer games. He is a published author of a number of essays including first place in last year's junior division of the Kach Essay Contest. Folks, these are really, really outstanding young men. Alan, are you present? Okay. Alan, come up here and let me tell the folks about you. Alan is 19 years old. He is a sophomore at Kennesaw State University in Metro Atlanta. He majors in criminal justice with concentrations in technology and crime pre-law at the University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He is the son of Terry and Julie Moore of Hawkinsville, Georgia. His younger brother Robert is also active in Middle Georgia Chapter. His father Terry is a member of Rochelle Lodge Number 190. He was initiated in Mountain Park of Gwinnett Chapter in December of He has held the office of Junior Deacon and is slated to be installed as the Chapter Senior Councilor in mid July. He currently serves as chairman of the chapter's website committee. He is a member of the ritual and membership committee. Alan has assisted in Georgia State's web team and further developing the presence on FaceBook and serves as Webmaster for the State Priory of Georgia of the Order of Knighthood. During his time in DeMolay he has earned the Representative of DeMolay and the Lamp of Knowledge awards. Additionally, in February of this year he tied for Georgia's rookie of the year honors in recognition of his proficiency for the examination queries. Alan is a participant in Georgia's ritualistic examination board proficiency program. Among his other community activities he is active in Atlanta's Peachtree Road United Methodist Church and a national at large member of the American Criminal Justice Association. Ladies and gentlemen and Brethren, please let me introduce to you T. Alan Moore, winner of the Senior Division of the DeMolay International Speech Competition, delivering his winning speech. MR. T. ALAN MOORE: Filial love, reverence for sacred things, courtesy, comradeship, fidelity, cleanness and patriotism. 11 words and 7 cardinal virtues that define what the Order of DeMolay stands and is known for. Though our mystic 7 are few in number, it is hardly possible to count the number of our dear advisors who work tirelessly every day to exemplify these values before us all. Brothers, trusted mentors and friends. Good afternoon. I am Alan Moore from the Mountain Park Chapter in the jurisdiction of Georgia. And I can hardly tell all of you in these few minutes the valuable lessons I have learned and the positive influence I have experienced as a result of working with DeMolay advisors. There is no harm in offering just a few stories. The story of this positive impact began almost a century ago in 1919 in the very city we gather this week. It was then that Frank Land breathed life into what became the Order of DeMolay as we now know it. When questioned for evidence of that impact on thousands of young men, both here in the United States and abroad, I would like to think of our brothers who are associated with the National Association of Broadcasters Radio Hall of Fame, the White House, or even that famed theme park we all know and love in Orlando, Florida. And my friends, that evidence alone shows one lesson I have learned from my DeMolay advisors. Persistent hard work results in later rewards. Our great fraternity's history tells the story of the tireless work of our advisors past. But my own experiences with this incredible group of mentors has shown one basic, but I assure you, incredible thing. Real life examples of the true meaning and ideals behind those seven cardinal virtues we all hold so dear. The lessons the DeMolay advisor can teach you young men can even begin when he is at the prospective member status. 68

69 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri In that regard I am reminded of my own first DeMolay event, a reception in Atlanta honoring the work of someone who has made our jurisdiction most proud over these last 12 months, the 42nd International Master Councilor, Brother Richard Eells. I walked into the event that Saturday evening without much knowledge about this organization that, frankly, you could best describe as novice. But thanks to conversations with advisors throughout the evening, the problem was solved. It was that night that I was first introduced to the caliber of both members and mentors this organization has in its ranks. Countless advisors I met for the first time that Saturday evening took as much time as was necessary to appoint this newcomer with the ideals, virtues and history behind the great Order they held so dear. Not soon, and I assure each of you hardly ever, will I forget hearing for the first time in my life the great story of the hero Jacques DeMolay, whose name we have taken upon our lips and who protected his brethren with his very life. Or even a Senior DeMolay turned advisor story of how his membership in our great Order has affected his own life, both personally and professionally for nearly three decades. To say that I walked away at the end of the evening amazed is surely an understatement. And if it is an indication as to how I received the lessons of that evening, I submitted a petition to the chapter within the week. Brothers, since I was first introduced to these seven cardinal virtues of DeMolay seven months ago, it has been nothing short of a true honor and privilege to not only hear them discussed by our advisors, but to see them exemplified in their own daily lives. Our moms and dads in this organization have taken on the role of mentor, an ever important one. One that is most important now perhaps of all times in our societies. They realize that in the words of the late president John F. Kennedy, the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them. One of the more prominent of these cardinal virtues that I have witnessed come to life in the lives of our advisors is that of the ever prominent fourth comradeship. Perhaps what sets all of us apart from every other youth organization. I have seen advisors take to heart this virtue and at the same time show to us all the level of devotion they have to DeMolay and the high regard they hold for their position. On occasions far too great in number to fully recount this afternoon, I have seen advisors drive in excess of 120 miles, going across metro Atlanta, if not our state, for the pure benefit of members having the opportunity to witness or participate in degree work at a neighboring chapter or attend a state event. And to add to it all, these advisors put their own personal vehicles and resources in to work to make the trip happen. I am also reminded of a more recent and personal event where the light of the fourth shined brightly. In March of this year I was involved in a vehicle accident which left my own vehicle totaled. And thus for a time I was left without a reliable and consistent mode of transportation to and from DeMolay activities and events. Consider this, who was one of the first voices I heard on the phone of reassurance and comfort while I stood panicking on the side of a freeway in Atlanta of all places? Certainly the traffic is considered the capital of the southeast United States. An advisor, who stepped in to ensure that reliable and consistent transportation, so that I could still participate in DeMolay, was readily available? Advisors and fellow DeMolays from not only my own Mountain Park chapter but neighboring chapters. And judging by their actions during this time, it became clear to me that my DeMolay brothers see and are taking to heart the seven cardinal virtues that their advisors, mentors live by. Friends, the lessons that I have already learned from my DeMolay advisor are impossible to count. And there is no question in my mind that this trend will continue beyond the age of 21. And so friends, what I have learned from my DeMolay advisor is the true story behind those 11 famous words we explored earlier. filial love, reverence for sacred things, courtesy, comradeship, fidelity, cleanness and patriotism. That, my brothers, is the organization represented on this ring. DeMolay. True brotherhood and service since

70 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Gary Mueller. I trust you are in the room. Early in the year we were exploring a national concern that DeMolay could get involved with. We arrived at, after careful consideration, what organization, what events, what should we get involved with that best suits the goals and objectives of DeMolay International? We decided to go for Relay For Life. We have been talking about it most of this year and worked diligently to get it implemented. But the implementation phase could only occur with the dedicated chairperson: Gary Mueller from Colorado. When I reached out to Gary and asked him to take on this awesome responsibility, he enthusiastically stepped up to the challenge and he has done a magnificent job. So I would like for you to hear a little bit about the program today, what went on in Congress, where we are at and what you can expect going forward. Gary. Gary E. Mueller: Thank you, Grand Master, for those very kind words. Most of it undeserved, but thank you very much. Also, thank you for the opportunity to follow that speech. You know, in the fraternity you will find out that we always watch out for each other. In the spirit of the speech, brotherhood and service, the brotherhood is evident. The brotherhood that you feel as young men inspires us that may not be as young. And it supersedes much of the fraternity that I feel throughout our Masonic organizations. DeMolay holds a special place in all of our hearts, even those such as myself that did not have the privilege to be at DeMolay as a young man. Relay For Life. Relay For Life is celebrating their 25th anniversary, while we are celebrating our 90th. I serve in a capacity to the young men and advisors of DeMolay to push and keep forward this worthwhile service that we can offer the world. But as this is a young man's organization, something that I feel very strongly in, I am not going to describe what you went through today and what you did today. There is another gentleman that inspired me to bring this forward. It was about four years ago when a young man in Colorado came to me and said, "Hey, there is this Relay For Life program," which I was semi accustomed to, in the Westminster area of Colorado. He wanted to get the state line involved. We did so that year. He has gone further. He began planning with the Westminster Relay For Life, eventually became a board member of the Westminster Relay For Life. And he is my right-hand man and I hopefully his. And I would ask that Nick Guzzo, cabinet member of Region 7, please join me, who will give you a rundown of the Relay For Life program and what this chain that you see before you signifies. Brother Nick Guzzo. Nick C. Guzzo: Grand Master, thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak about Relay For Life this afternoon. The chain you see before you was created this morning in the Relay For Life kick-off and it does have very specific symbolization. Every chain that you see on this, or every name that you see on this chain is a symbolization of those members who have participated in the Relay For Life this morning. That symbolization is telling us that us as DeMolays are going to work together on the fight for cancer. I think that this symbolization goes hand in hand with the general purpose of why we are all here this week. To further the betterment together of DeMolay. It is easy to see this morning in the eyes of the DeMolay the sincerity, the desire and the commitment level that we are ready to bring to the Relay For Life. I would like to get the involvement of the Supreme Council. Therefore, we ask that each and every one of you here today puts your name on one of the pieces of paper and add your name to this chain. Grand Master Watson is in possession of tons of links. He has a marker and he has a glue stick, so it shouldn't be too difficult. I believe that together we can win this war on cancer and help to reach the goal of $50,000 that we have set to raise for Relay For Life throughout the next year. Thank you very much. Gary E. Mueller: Members, we have an incredible opportunity before us. We are just poised for more and more success. Success that DeMolay has seen in the past and which we can propel in the future. To the young men, will you take on that responsibility? That was a question. Young men, will you take on that responsibility? 70

71 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri Audience: Yes. Gary E. Mueller: To the ISC members, will you give them the opportunity to succeed in this responsibility? Audience: Yes. Gary E. Mueller: With that, we cannot be stopped and we will remain the premiere youth organization in the world. Thank you. Convene for Executive Session Nominating Committee Report #4 Honors & Awards Committee Report to the Grand Master Eric J. Pogg, Chairman Eric J. Pogg: Grand Master, the Honors & Awards Committee has approved the following recommendations for honor and awards for Chevaliers: 216; Cross of Honor: 91; Active Legion of Honor: 148; Honorary Legion of Honor: 128 The committee thanks the staff of the Service and Leadership Center for their assistance in all committee matters during the past year. Eric J. Pogg: I move for adoption of this portion of the Honors & Awards Committee report. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: It has been regularly moved and seconded that we adopt the report from the Honors & Awards Committee. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed with the vote. All those in favor, signify by saying aye. (Ayes Stated) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: All opposed, like sign. (No Response) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: So ordered. Thank you, Eric. Richard W. Eells, II: If I can have the Congress pages to the front of the room, that would be awesome. Are they here? If not, can I have a couple non-delegates to the front to help out. Gentlemen, I come before you today to present the Policy and Purpose report. The leaders of the DeMolay International Congress and DeMolay International Cabinet created a Policy and Purpose Report much like the one we have handed out to you today in That was last year's Congress and completed by this year's Congress. It gives me great pride to bring the report on what has been completed and what is still in progress to this body. But before I begin I would like the DeMolay International cabinet members to please rise. Gentlemen, these seven members worked hard and hand in hand this year to complete this list that I am going to present to 71

72 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting you. They should be commended for their work. So please join with me in helping congratulate them. Thank you, my brothers. When the DeMolay International cabinet was formed last year, much like many of your programs, there was a beginning of uncertainty in the first few months. There was an identity crisis, for lack of a better term, when they tried to figure out what exactly they were here for and what they were doing, where their abilities were and their strengths and weaknesses were that they all individually had. From that they sat down, they were handed a list of 14 action items and told please get these done by next year. Under the direction of International Congress Secretary Ryan and myself, we worked diligently to have them completed. The document being passed out to you today is the Policy and Purpose Report for next year. This is what the candidates have been working on since Wednesday evening. After Worlds of Fun they came back and went to break-out sessions and created ideas. Those ideas were condensed down and worked through and completed in order to make this list for the young men to complete next year. While they are being passed out I am going to go ahead and give you the report from Policy and Purpose from last year. Like I said before, there were 14 action items. I will start off with the incomplete and removed action items and I will continue with the completed action items for you. Last year Action Item Number 3 was to develop a set of policies and minimum standards for short form initiation. This was not passed, because at the November Board of Directors meeting it was ruled there is no short form ritual for the Order of DeMolay, so this action item was removed. Action Item Number 4 was to create a D.I. Jurisdictional Leadership Guide. One of our cabinet members is still working on this. He is going to be passing it over to the new cabinet member as the new Congress officers will choose and elect whether or not to continue the in-progress ones or just focus on the new Policy and Purpose Report. Action Item Number 5 was to modernize D.I. publications and guides. It was explored by our cabinet. The cabinet found the current guides were actually up-to-date for the most part. The ones that were not, it didn't make sense to spend the money there when the budget could be used elsewhere. Next is Action Item Number 12, explore the creation of a DeMolay International ritual tournament. This was explored and there was a lot of discussion, not only at the Board level but also with a number of adults and advisors that were entrusted to the cabinet. It was not completed this year. It is hopeful it will be in the future at some point. Also Action Item Number 13 is to create a Spartanesque orientation guide for DeMolay degrees for new members. This will explain the DeMolay degrees. It was the decision of the cabinet, this was Number 13 out of 14 and they were prioritized. The DeMolay degrees are interpreted differently in each jurisdiction, and to put down a list from DeMolay International to the Congress that said this is how you interpret this action and degrees was not something that we thought eight young men could be charged with getting the opinions of the entire International Congress. Going to the ones that are completed. Action Item Number 1 from last year was to develop a Congress budget, or a cabinet budget and budget procurement. It was ruled that, as it was the first year of the program, that we want to see what we could 72

73 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri do. And there was no funding, so all action items were ruled to operate on a zero budget or on a volunteer basis from organizations. Action Item Number 2 was to explore the possibility of returning the Monitor of Ceremonies to current form. This was presented to the Ritual and Regalia Committee yesterday and it was marked as completed on our list. Action Item Number 6 was to create a D.I. monthly podcast. The podcast launched on February 1st, unfortunately it was not monthly. So next year's officers who serve on our Policies and Purposes committee for next year, they are going to be charged with doing that more effectively. Action Item Number 7 was explore removing the current D.I. membership programs and replacing it with jurisdictional membership grants based on marketing percentage and creativity. At the November Board of Directors meeting it was decided that we would take this action item into consideration while creating the December membership campaign. It was taken into consideration and incorporated, as percentage was a part of that campaign. Action Item Number 8 was to create a quarterly D.I. newsletter. This was completed on February 3rd with a launch for our DeMolay International Congress news. That was published bimonthly, which was actually more successful than the action item was requesting. Action Item Number 9 was to explore the reinstitution of the fourth section of the DeMolay degree. It had to do with changing certain parts of the ritual, and that was presented to the Ritual and Regalia Committee and it has been marked as completed on our list. Action Item Number 10 was to explore revamping the D.I. Leadership Summits to be more interactive to assist the jurisdictional officers in the education of their members. This was actually implemented under Grand Master Watson's leadership. What happened during the youth protection segment, the young men were led out to another room where they sat down and talked about ideas that would work in their jurisdictions. A lot of good ideas were shared in that. Action Item Number 11 was to research partnership opportunities with not-for-profit charities such as Relay For Life. Obviously this was completed. We are most proud of this action item for being completed and it was launched this morning. Action Item Number 14 was to continue and promote the D.I. basketball tournament and other International athletic competitions and explore the addition of others. It was promoted via a number of different modes to the cabinet of the jurisdictions, but unfortunately it was cancelled as of May 26th. That concludes the Policy and Purpose Report. Just to let the members of this body understand, as this program was in its first year, I am extremely proud that they were able to come together and accomplish 9 out of the 14 action items with two still in progress. The members of DeMolay International Congress made them very proud and we should be very happy with them. That completes the Policy and Purpose Report for last year's Policy and Purpose Report. The one in front of you, gentlemen, is this year's Policy and Purpose Report. I will present the action items that have been charged to next year's Congress to be done. There are 15 action items. They are in list of priority. Prioritization ballot was taken yesterday. They were tallied up and they have been placed in order of the most important for the Congress to be completed, down to the least important. 73

74 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Action Item Number 1 is to create a complete up-to-date list of J.O.'s in each jurisdiction. Possibly adopt two, three or five officers and develop a method to ensure its accuracy over time. This action item, the reason why it is two, three or five, it was decided that the cabinet would have the best opportunity to research each of the individual jurisdictions and find out what the happy medium is in-between the top officers there. And we found most jurisdictions have three top officers, then that's who we try and keep on its list. Action Item Number 2 was to create a DeMolay International Leadership documents flash drive. This is a pretty cool idea. What it is, I think we have all seen the USB hard drives or flash drives you can pull out of your computer that have one or two gigs of information data storage. What they would like to see is, either sold through the DeMolay store or created and allow the jurisdictional officers to chip in for, is a flash drive that comes preloaded with all the documents that we have electronically on our website. Any information that we really felt could help them out. And hopefully as another action item, is to put the LRG in electronic form, to include that on there to monitor the ceremonies on this flash drive, to give jurisdictional officers and also DeMolay Master Councilors something they could go to for leadership. Action Item Number 3 was to create a new or revamp a past promotional video and make it accessible online. We would like to see DeMolay International work to create this video so that it could be done as professionally as possible and be available for them to show to other kids. Action Item Number 4 is to upload LCC's online for all jurisdictions. Finding a mode to allow all jurisdictions to have online LCC's. And also have a paper copy available online of the DeMolay International version. I understand that in your respective jurisdictions you are able to change it for your jurisdiction, but for the general one that everybody starts from, they would like that online. Action Item Number 5 is to explore revisiting certain parts of the DeMolay International ritual. There are four bullets here. The first one is a possibility of a more in-depth explanation of the signs of distress. The direction, we feel like we would like to see a ritual change in the Third Preceptor part, making the last line more comprehensible to new members. They would like to see involving other officers in the fourth section of the DeMolay degree. And they would like to see replacing the words "Holy Bible" throughout the ritual with "Books of Faith." Action Number 6 is provides an update of DeMolay LRG. Replace it online. The DeMolay were very serious about the fact that they wanted this to remain in print form, but they would like to see it online. Action Number 7 is explore the possibility of creating a DeMolay Congress bestowing honors and awards. Three honors and awards they would like to see the Congress give is the creation of a Jurisdictional of Excellence Award Program, to create honors for individuals who excel in DeMolay in their own community, and a representative advisor that is given from the Congress. Action Item Number 8 was to create -- the creation of a DeMolay International marketing program. They would like to see a website template created for all the jurisdictions that don't have websites, where they can just essentially put in their information and have a website report for them. They would also like to see -- we would like to create resource materials for marketing with inside the Masonic bodies international. Action Item Number 9 is to update and develop the online technological resources for DeMolay. This includes putting things that we already have online. They would like to see the DeMolay membership application online. They would like to see a DeMolay resource that is admin protected that allows for 74

75 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri information about DeMolay to be out there. They would like to update the DeMolay International videos and maybe put them online for easy access. They would like to see the DeMolay International Policy and Purpose report online. They would like to see the DeMolay International Policies and Procedures online. They would like to see the bylaws online. We have a list of that that is going to be turned over to the next year's Congress officers. Action Item Number 10 is to create a new member orientation guide. It has been brought to our attention that this already exists, so Action Item Number 10 is already completed apparently. The Service and Leadership Center already has that, so we are excited about that. They would also like to see a monthly e- mail newsletter instead of quarterly, as it was last year. They would like to continue quarterly DeMolay International podcasts. Whether it is video or audio is still up for debate. That is going to be up to the next year's Congress officers. Action Item Number 13 is to create an interactive member tracking sheet online for awards. This is an idea that was towards the bottom of our list. It has to do with, they would like to see a way to track their LCC bars -- or their merit bars online. That they can go on and just check off little boxes for themselves and have access to that, wherever they are. Kept on a website, that way they don't lose the sheet or whatnot. Action Number 14 is to develop committees of Congress members that will work on specific items on a volunteer basis. Action Item Number 15 is to create a list of available resources on the D.I. website and distribute it to the E.O.'s and J.O.'s. In the past what we kept running into was young men would say, "Why don't we have a place on the DeMolay International site where we can talk to each other?" And somebody would yell, "Hey, we have forums." Or why don't we have this available on the website, and they find out, hey, it is actually there. So we would like to see a list of everything that is available on the D.I. website and send it out to J.O.'s and E.O.'s so that they can look down the list and say, "Hey, that's cool. We didn't know we had that." So that is the Policy and Purpose report for that the DeMolay International Cabinet was working on. The cabinet members will be elected at regional meetings this evening. You can see Ben Johnson or myself before the regional meetings and we will let you know who has applied from your jurisdiction. Thank you for your help. That's all I have for the Policy and Purpose report, Grand Master. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Thank you, International Master Councilor. Okay. Brethren, I will now direct your attention to our legislative Call Items. At this time I would call on Brother Patterson, the Chair of our Jurisprudence and Legislation committee. And I think this is how we are going to run this in the joint session. Brother Boyd will present the Call Items and indicate the nature, their merit, if they are in proper format. We will hear from Congress, since it is my understanding you already voted on these. So we will hear the results, pros and cons, how you discussed it and the result of your vote on each call item. And then we will hear a motion to get it on the floor for this body, where then we can have discussion and take it up. M. Boyd Patterson: Thank you, Grand Master. Good afternoon again, Brethren. A pleasure to be with you this afternoon as we consider the legislative Call Items for this 2009 annual meeting of DeMolay International Corporation. I believe you have before you already, as was previously distributed, Call Item Number 1. The topic indicator stating to specify when active membership in DeMolay ends for certain of 75

76 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting our Class 6 members. I believe that you have this before you in hard copy. I will obviously not read the entire content for the purposes of the record. This Call Item, if adopted, would amend Sections 208.3, 210.2(b) and (a) of the Rules and Regulations. Being a proposed amendment to the Rules and Regulations only, the item will be effective if adopted by the body. It does not require separate approval by the Board of Directors. The matter now having been presented to the Supreme Council to DeMolay International. Before the motion is made, I will yield the microphone to the International Congress for their comments or report. Richard W. Eells, II: The DeMolay International Congress debated this item. I am now going to invite the brother that is going to speak on behalf of the Congress, and then we will go from there. Timothy Blanchard: My name is Tim Blanchard from the Region 1 cabinet member. As a Congress, we debated this a lot and we decided that there are a couple of reasons for this to pass. First off, we feel that we need to seek funds that need to be spent and accommodations that would need to be made to have officers put in separate rooms in hotels, in situations such as conclaves, conventions and DeMolay International Congress session. Also state officers, jurisdictional officers, International officers can all attest that they needn't plan events at all hours of the day on any given day and at any given location. A 21- year-old State Master Councilor, for example, would not be able to enjoy this opportunity of exchanging ideas as freely as those who are active DeMolays as defined by our current Rules and Regulations, and could potentially hinder his officers' abilities to create the best programs available that will further advance the interests of our Order. Therefore, as a Congress we voted favorably to encourage this body to pass Call Item Number 1. Thank you. Richard W. Eells, II: Before I pass the microphone back over. I just want to let the gentlemen of this Supreme Council know that Congress voted unanimously in favor of this Call Item. Thank you. M. Boyd Patterson: Grand Master, Brethren, you now have before you Call Item Number 1 as previously stated. Jurisprudence and Legislation finds the Call Item to be in proper and legal form. For purposes of debate, I therefore move adoption of Call Item Number 1 as filed. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: It has been moved and seconded that Call Item Number 1 be adopted. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all in favor will signify by saying aye. (Ayes Stated) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: All opposed, like sign. (No Response) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: The motion carried. M. Boyd Patterson: Brethren, I will now call your attention to Call Item Number 2. I will report to you that Call Item Number 2 was yesterday defeated by the Board of Directors. Call Item Number 2, had it been adopted, would have amended Article 4, Section 11 of the Bylaws. Being an amendment to the Bylaws, it would therefore require adoption by both the Board of Directors and the corporate body. Having been defeated by the Board of Directors, it is now no longer before this body for its consideration. I will therefore ask you to turn with me to Call Item Number 3. 76

77 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri Call Item Number 3 as indicated in the topic indicator, stated in the topic indicator, would specify when the election of new Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Class 4 members are effective. If adopted, it will amend Article 4, Section 4 of the Bylaws of the corporation. And I will advise you that at its meeting yesterday the Board of Directors adopted Call Item Number 3. And I will now yield the floor to the International Congress for its report. Richard W. Eells, II: In the interests of time I will let you know that the International Congress did find this call item favorable. Thank you. M. Boyd Patterson: Grand Master, Jurisprudence and Legislation having examined Call Item Number 3 finds it to be in proper and legal form. For purposes of debate, I move the adoption of Call Item Number 3 as filed. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: It has been moved and seconded that Call Item Number 3 be adopted. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all in favor will signify by saying aye. (Ayes Stated) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: All opposed, like sign. (No Response) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: The motion carried. M. Boyd Patterson: By way of explanation before we go further, Brethren, having now adopted Call Item Number 3, I will remind the Brethren of the provisions contained in Article 13, Section 8 of the Bylaws, and I quote. "Unless otherwise provided for at the time of adoption, an amendment to the Bylaws is effective at the close of the annual meeting where adopted." Therefore, Call Number 3 having just now been approved by you, will be effective tomorrow when the Grand Master closes the current annual meeting. This, therefore, does not apply to the elections that we conducted earlier this afternoon I believe, Grand Master. Grand Master Kimberling, that was your report, was it not? So those actions will still take effect at the close of this session. This is effective at next year's election of those Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Class 4 members. Brethren, I will now ask you to give your attention to Call Item Number 4. If adopted, it purports to amend Article 4, Section 10 of the Bylaws of the corporation. As stated in the topic indicator, it is to create a new discipline process for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Class 4 members. Purporting to amend the Bylaws, it requires the approval of both the Board of Directors and the corporate body and I would advise you that at the meeting yesterday the Board of Directors adopted Call Item Number 4. I will therefore now yield the microphone to the Congress for its report. Richard W. Eells, II: After the explanation of Call Item Number 4 of the Congress, the Congress found it favorable. Thank you. M. Boyd Patterson: Grand Master, Jurisprudence and Legislation found Call Item Number 4 to be proper and legal form. For purposes of debate, I move the adoption of Call Item Number 4 as filed. 77

78 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Parenthetically, for purposes of the record, when you approach the microphone, may I urgently ask you to identify yourself so that the court reporter will have a fighting chance of getting your name down in the record accurately as your many questions, concerns, observations, complaints and perhaps kudos are entered for the record. As one of the named sponsors, I would claim the privilege of the microphone to inform you that this work product is primarily that of our Chairman of Jurisprudence and Legislation, Brother Richard Sayre. You will see from the text as filed that it is more heavily drafted from his perspective as a civil practitioner than from mine as a criminal district court judge. The work product being primarily his, however, has been reviewed by your entire Jurisprudence and Legislation Committee. It is actually quite a good piece of work. I will, however, certainly entertain any questions that you may have, subject to the Grand Master's rulings of course. Now, Brother Sayre, as you may or may not be aware, is in Italy teaching for some six to eight weeks. And it would be disingenuous of me to say that he sends his regrets at not being able to be here. He has no regrets at all about the way things worked out. But his work product is that which you see before me with a very few very, very minor things that I had to do with it. By way of explanation, again, Grand Master, I would enter the motion. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: It has been moved and seconded that the Call Item Number 4 be adopted. Is there any discussion? Skip Vanderhule: Grand Master, Skip Vanderhule, Class 1 member of South Dakota. Grand Master, I find a lot of inconsistencies in this. To begin with, Section (c) states that the member charged shall within 30 days of filing, Section (f) says within 23 days of mailing. Those are quite inconsistent. It is inconsistent that no verbatim transcripts will be kept of the hearing, when on an appeals process the full Board of Directors, they may need that full transcript. I find it completely objectionable. Item (k), stating only Class 1 and Class 2 member against whom charges have been preferred and counsel may attend the hearing. What if a witness is not a Class 1 or Class 2 member? They are prohibited from attending the hearing just by this. This is basically precluding the charged member from bringing witnesses. I find that alone enough to find this totally defective. I think it should be rejected just for this. This needs to be reworked completely. I find this totally unacceptable in its current form. There is just plain lack of due process here from beginning to end. Thank you. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Any further discussion? Andre Lovas: Andy Lovas, Class 1, Georgia. It wouldn't be a Supreme Council session if I didn't have something to say. We had a procedure that covered all of this. It appears that the lawyers needed to have some writing time or something, because there was nothing wrong that I could find with our previous procedure. We are just completely looking at a rewrite. And it doesn't serve any purpose other than cause more confusion and other consternation amongst us. And I would urge that we reject this unless we can find some reason to justify a rewrite of a section of our code that is already in good shape. There is no -- we have heard of no reason why this should be rewritten. So I would urge us to reject it at this time unless we can have some reason why we need to rewrite. Other than just to give lawyers more gobbledygook. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: I think that might be somewhat of an unfair statement, though, to be honest with you. I am going to ask Boyd to respond in his official capacity as J&L Committee Chair. Cochair. It is my understanding that J&L, that committee was asked to look into this, rewrite it, put in time frames and constraints and lay it out. So they did what they were asked to do. Brother Boyd. 78

79 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri M. Boyd Patterson: Thank you, Grand Master. Skip, a couple of things that you noted. We have never required a verbatim transcript of disciplinary proceedings. If you will note where you find that language now in Section (j). If you will look right below that, the stricken out portion was the old Section (f). If you look at the last line. We have never required a verbatim transcription. So that is not a change. I tried to keep and did try to keep as much in here as we had before. So we have never done that in the past. If you look at the issue on who may attend, it is the same language as we had before. It has been reorganized because other paragraphs are inserted. But those are not changes from -- I am going to be doing a lot of skipping. Just hang on a second. I am going to try to respond to everything that has been brought up here. You mentioned those two specifically. Brother Lovas, we were instructed to come up with an improved process and I will disagree with your assertion that the current system does not need improvement. Quite to the contrary, the current system is badly in need of improvement. Most recently, within the very recent past several months, a member of this body was brought to disciplinary proceedings. And through a lack of guidance and bright line rules, instruction and information to all concerned on how the process should be conducted, it was allowed to drag on for an inordinately long period of time, which resulted in a grossly unfair and undue mischaracterization of one of our brothers who was subsequently found to have not committed any conduct unbecoming his position, and yet for a period of almost one year that cloud was permitted to hang over his head. I consider that, Brother Lovas, to be broken and badly in need of fixing. Those who deserve to receive sanctions from this body should be speedily afforded the results of their actions. Those who have not been found to have violated our standards of conduct need not be held liable and under a cloud of suspicion for an extended period of time. One of the things that we accomplish in this document is to provide certainty and swiftness in the execution of our disciplinary proceedings. Those are the principles which we seek to enforce by asking you urgently to adopt Call Item Number 4. To provide a certainty of result, a consistency of result, and to see that every member of this body is provided specified due process rather than being required to rely upon the good faith, however well intentioned, of those of us who might be called upon to decide his ultimate fate as a member of this organization. Clear and understandable bright line rules which permit the effective adjudication of our disciplinary processes are in fact necessary and important. I would urge you, my brothers, to adopt Call Item Number 4. Thank you, Grand Master. Skip Vanderhule: Thank you, Grand Master. Skip Vanderhule again. I concur with a couple things Brother Boyd said. Number one, I am not familiar with the case he referred to, but just from what he described here, I agree you can't let these things be a cloud over a charged member and carried on for an indefinite length of time. That is bad, that needs to get fixed. However, the fact that the current statute and the amended statute would both limit the ability of a charged member to bring a witness before this was not a Class 1 or Class 2. That is exactly what it. Only Class 1 and Class 2 members. That's a problem. Frankly, I think this needs to be reworked some more. I find it difficult to support this even in an interim basis. But a number of things here should be cleaned up, I believe. And I hate to see it put off for a whole year, but I don't see an option here. I think there are too many amendments that need to be put to this to straighten it out. Again going back, you have got two different reply times by the charged member. One is 30 days from filing and the second is 23 days from mailing. That just creates uncertainty right there. These things can and should be straightened out and be put in better proper language. I would support doing that. I don't want to throw this thing out in that sense. I just don't think it is right. Thank you. M. Boyd Patterson: Brother Vanderhule, in response, if you will note the new Subsection (k). dealing with who may be present tracks with former Subsection (f). It was never predicated upon attendance being equivalent to presentation of evidence or witnesses. Witnesses have always been an essential part of the hearing. Again we have retained the same language as before as it relates to the presence of witnesses. 79

80 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting This deals with attendance by any of us. As far as the time limits to which you refer, we can spend all afternoon. It is two different things, so there are different time limits. It is not a 30-day period for one and a separate 23-day conflicting time period. It is two different things that occur at two different times. That was intentional. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Over here. Next. William Carver: Grand Master, Bill Carver, Class 1 Member from Georgia. My question revolved around that same thing. For ease of compliance, it seems that a consistent reply time frame would be -- or notification time frame for appeal and this kind of thing would just make it easier on everyone to keep up with deadlines and one thing or another. My question to the presenter is why not the consistency? Is there something maybe that we don't understand about this? M. Boyd Patterson: This is the way Dick Sayre drafted it. I found no reason to argue with the fact that he chose two different time limits. Would I have drafted it the same way myself? Perhaps not. But there was no reason to disagree with his original draft as far as the number of days selected for the various time limits. I will offer parenthetically that should the body choose to offer amendments to the Call Items, that is appropriate. It is absolutely appropriate. This is like any other Call Item. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Can we discern that the reference to "attend" refers to like a gallery, an observer as opposed to anyone participating directly in the proceedings. Tom Labagh: Grand Master, Tom Labagh from the jurisdiction of Pennsylvania. I had the same kinds of reactions to this when I first read it that Brother Skip had and a number of people probably had. There are a lot of things in here that I did not understand. Because I didn't understand it I reacted. But I also found my good friend Tony Krall and I said, "Tony, can you explain this to me, please." We went through point by point the other day after the Board of Directors meeting and he explained most of it to me. One thing I wanted to point out was there was not a single question asked at the Board of Directors meeting about this. And I wasn't sure if that meant that the Board had already discussed it to death or had never discussed it and didn't understand it like a lot of people, or didn't care. So it was a difficult thing for me to try and understand. I plead with you, when we send a Call Item, send an explanation of each Call Item. We put that in the Rules and Regulations about a year or two ago that authorized having 100 words or some kind of an explanation about each item, it said it may accompany the Call Items. If there was some explanation sent out with this, I think the confusion and discussion would be mitigated. We would not have to worry about what this really means. Who are they trying to get to? A lot of things go on in your mind. If there was some explanation ahead of time, I think it would help us as we consider it. We do have the right obviously to offer amendments, but offering amendments when we don't understand it is difficult. So I plead for that. And then lastly, I want to make one comment about Section 10, Item (a). We are adding the words "and which is not in the best interests of the corporation." Tony explained it to me I think. And as I slept on it, and thought about it, I am still not sure I am comfortable with that language. We are charging people based on conduct unbecoming their position and which is not in the best interests of the corporation. But I just don't know that I understand what the best interests of the corporation is. Is that a legal term? Or could it not say something like, "materially and measurably harmful to the best interests of the corporation. And the difference there is that you would have to prove that what you are saying they have done wrong actually 80

81 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri hurt the purpose or the reputation of the organization. I don't offer that as an amendment, I offer it as a concept that I am concerned about. Thank you. Tony R. Krall, PGM: Grand Master, Tony Krall from Minnesota. I just want everybody to keep in perspective where we have come in our disciplinary proceedings. I sat through the only two trials that I can recall in the last 20 years. When I came on the Supreme Council, the trial would be held before this body at session and I remember preparing for such a trial where we were going to air all the dirty laundry in front of all 200 members in executive session. It was going to take several days, we had court reporters and attorneys. After that the procedures were tightened up some and we had what are existing statutes now. We recently went through another trial with those and as a result of that, Dick, Boyd and I met in Dallas for a weekend and did a couple of things about a year and a half or two years ago. One of them was trying to put together some concepts of improving our system. The old saying is our system is the worst system in the world except all the others. And this isn't a perfect system, but these are changes that we think will better protect our members, better streamline our system and provide just a more just result. And so I would urge you to adopt these. Thank you. M. Boyd Patterson: Grand Master, if I may. I completely neglected to mention in giving credit for the work here to Dick Sayre, Tony Krall was heavily involved in this. Tony, I apologize. I should have acknowledged your contributions as well. If I am going to take the heat, by God, you can stand up here with me. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: I will entertain one more comment. John Schuster: John Schuster of Southern California. My issue has to do with Subparagraph (s) that has to do with the costs and how they are going to be incurred by DeMolay International. It indicates that the trial commission, it s Council and the prosecuting member or members shall be borne by DeMolay International. Which means that the accusing person gets his costs paid by DeMolay International. And then down at the bottom it talks about, "Then upon completion of the conclusion of the hearing the trial commission has determined that the charges are unfounded and has dismissed the same, the commission may order that the reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the member, that DeMolay International may pay for the costs." I find that to be a little unfair. And that it seems to me that if the individual is found to be not guilty of the charges, that DeMolay International should pay for the costs of his defense the same way that it was paid. So I'm not sure what the process to go through for this. I would like to see the word "may" changed to shall or must, and would propose an amendment to that case. M. Boyd Patterson: Speaking now as Chair J&L and not the sponsor here. All you do is make a motion to amend. John Schuster: I make a motion to amend. You will have to help me with this, I am an air traffic controller. M. Boyd Patterson: Change "may" to "shall". John Schuster: Yes, sir. M. Boyd Patterson: That way everybody's costs would be reimbursed. 81

82 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting John Schuster: In the case where he is found not guilty, then his costs shall be born by DeMolay International. M. Boyd Patterson: I think it is a simple change. Your amendment would be to substitute the word "shall" for the word "may." John Schuster: For "may." Third from the bottom, second word. M. Boyd Patterson: It is in proper form. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: I have not yet heard a second to that. Audience: Second. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: It has been moved and seconded that this call item be amended as you heard stated and repeated by J&L. Is there any discussion on the amendment? Roger Salyer: Grand Master, Roger Salyer, Class 1 member from Missouri. I have a problem with "shall," because we don't know what those expenses might entail. "shall" leaves it open for discretion. But "must," you might have expenses that are just out of line. And we have bound ourselves to pay those. I am against this amendment. Tony R. Krall, PGM: Tony Krall from Minnesota. I would speak against the amendment. Even in those few courts that allow an award of costs, there are limits put on those. And I don't think this body wants to forever bind itself to pay whatever costs for somebody accused. There may be situations where somebody is found not guilty. That doesn't mean they are innocent, that just means there is not enough evidence there to be disciplined. There might be situations where there is less than an expulsion, that there is a mild sanction. I think we should allow that discretion in the trial commission as it sits. So I urge you to defeat this amendment. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Is there any further discussion on the amendment? John Schuster: My response would be that it does say "reasonable costs and expenses." And that would be up to the determination of the trial judge at that time to determine what is reasonable and what is not reasonable. If they are reasonable costs and he is found to be not at fault, then he ought to have his reasonable costs paid for. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Any additional discussion on the amendment? Hearing none, we will proceed to vote. All those in favor of the amendment will signify by saying aye. (Ayes Stated) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: All opposed, like sign. (Ayes Stated) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: The amendment is defeated. Now back to the Call Item. I will entertain one more pro and one more con and then we will call for the question. 82

83 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri William Carver: Grand Master, Bill Carver, Jurisdiction of Georgia. Mine is not an argument pro or con. Mine is to propose an amendment to Section (f). M. Boyd Patterson: (f) like Frank? William Carver: (f) as in Frank. To amend it from 23 days to 30 days there. And also in Section (q), to amend it to read 30 days rather than 20 days in that section. That will give us some consistency. It will make it an easier process to understand. If we are concerned about the extension of this over a long period of time, those two together constitute only a tad over two weeks. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: It has been moved that we amend two changes. My question was, is this what we want to do or divide it into two separate actions here? We can do both I have been advised. And let's give it a try if there is no serious objections. And now it has been seconded. Is there any discussion on the proposed amendment? Two changes to be consistent in 30 days. Any discussion? M. Boyd Patterson: As the sponsor I concur with the suggested amendment. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Hearing no further discussion, we will proceed with the vote. All those in favor of the proposed amendment, signify by saying aye. (Ayes Stated) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: All opposed, like sign. (No Response) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: The motion carried. The Call Item now has been amended to incorporate those two changes to be consistent with a 30-day time period. We are all clear. Now the Chair will recognize you, my brother. Gregory Schaeffer: Thank you, Grand Master. Gregory Schaeffer from the jurisdiction of New York and Pennsylvania. One major concern I have is the following: Should the trial commission find the accused member guilty, he is allowed to have a final appeal. The existing rules in Subsection (i). state that it would come before the executive session as in the meeting of the Class 1 members. That is no longer the case in the proposed legislation. Section (q) of the proposed legislation states it would come before the Board of Directors. My concern is that the Board of Directors did not elect the member in the first place and they should not have the authority to eliminate him from Class 1 membership. It should remain as a decision that the Class 1 members take in executive session, since they put him in in the first place. M. Boyd Patterson: If I may respond, Grand Master. One of the purposes of changing the appellate process is to provide a more speedy appellate process. If we retain the prior review by the executive session, it would necessarily delay that appeal until the next annual meeting, whenever that might occur. Again, part of the process that we object to is the untimely delays built into it. Clearly you are absolutely correct. It is a substantive change. That was the reason for it, however. The Board of Directors can be assembled in rather short order. An entire session of the Supreme Council requires months of preparation time. We did not feel it fair that an appeal should be allowed to linger for potentially a period of 11 months or more. 83

84 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Gregory Schaeffer: Brother Boyd, I definitely respect that and I understand that. However, your original issue with this was that the member was found not guilty. And took a long time for him to be found not guilty by the trial commission, if I understood you correctly. This assumes that the member has been found guilty by the trial commission. And a final -- it is not that a cloud is hanging over his head. He has been found guilty by the commission. As such, I still stand by my conviction that the Class 1 members should retain the authority to remove him as a Class 1 member. Thank you. M. Boyd Patterson: I'm sorry. You missed a couple of points. Number one, there are intermediate sanctions short of removal. So he would not necessarily be removed. We would provide intermediate sanctions here which up to this time do not exist. So removal is not the case. It might be the result. But it might have been a lesser sanction that was imposed. In either event, you and I simply agree to disagree here. Yes, you are correct, we take away from the executive session of this body, appellate review, and vest it in another body, one which, however, was elected by this body. So again, we will agree to disagree. I hope that you will -- I hope I will win and you will lose on this vote. Gregory Schaeffer: Grand Master, I propose an amendment. Grand Master, I propose that language be added to Section (k). which shall read that nothing in this section shall be interpreted to preclude a non- Class 1 or Class 2 member from attending if they are called as a witness. And I so move. Audience: I will second. M. Boyd Patterson: Can we go off the record a minute, Grand Master. (Discussion off the record.) M. Boyd Patterson: Back on the record. Jurisprudence and Legislation finds that the proposed amendment to insert the words "and witnesses" to be a proper legal form as an amendment and germane to the topic. Change hats. As the proponents, I concur with the proposed amendment. Gregory Schaeffer: I concur and so move. Thank you. Audience: I second. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Okay. It has been moved and seconded that the Call Item Number 4 to be amended as you heard read. Is there any discussion on this proposed amendment? Rodney Lippert: Rodney Lippert, Class 1 from Oregon. I would point out that what you are doing is you are allowing a witness to stay for the entire application. That's what it says. M. Boyd Patterson: You will find in there provisions that the Trial Master has the ability to be in charge of the proceedings, including --"to determine all questions and practice, procedure and admissibility of evidence or testimony using general principles of due process." This is precisely what I do every day on the bench. Witnesses in some instances are permitted to attend and hear the testimony of others, depending upon whether the rule is invoked or not, depending upon whether they are an expert witness who is entitled to listen to the comparative testimony of other expert witnesses, or whether I will segregate and disallow testimony of a witness, who improperly attends the testimony of another. This is what the Trial Master is going to have to call. 84

85 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri In theory, for instance, we could end up in a circumstance where conflicting expert testimony is offered. Ignore the issue. In that instance, both witnesses would be allowed to hear each other's testimony. However, in another instance, upon proper objection from counsel on the other side, witnesses could be excluded. The adoption of the amendment just proposed would not supersede the Trial Master's ability to regulate the process including the presence or absence, the attendance or nonattendance of witnesses during the taking of another's testimony. Rodney Lippert: I just don't understand, if the Trial Master has that right, why do we need this amendment then? Because the amendment would allow that process. M. Boyd Patterson: It would make somebody happy and I will do everything I can to get this adopted. I'm not being facetious. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Is there any further discussion on the proposed amendment? Hearing none, all in favor will signify by saying aye. (Ayes Stated) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: All opposed, say aye. (No Response) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: The ayes have it. I think we ought to have Boyd read the entire proposed Call Item. Audience: Call for the question. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Hearing no further discussion on the Call Item Number 4. I think we will do this by a show of hands. All in favor of Call Item Number 4, raise your hand. (Hands Raised) M. Boyd Patterson: As amended. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: All opposed of Call Item Number 4's adoption, raise hands. Motion carries. Thank you, Brethren. M. Boyd Patterson: Thank you, Grand Master. Jurisprudence and Legislation will now continue with the next report at your direction. During the course of the year, as provided in our statutes for Jurisprudence and Legislation, the committee is charged with the responsibility of issuing decisions on matters of law and statute referred to us or sent to us directly by the Grand Master and other Grand Officers, advisors, Executive Officers and others. And I will now read into the record the decisions which have been rendered during the year , since the time of our last annual meeting. I will pause at the conclusion of each should there be questions. 85

86 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting DEMOLAY INTERNATIONAL JURISPRUDENCE AND LEGISLATION COMMITTEE DECISIONS 1. ISSUE: Can active DeMolays and Senior DeMolays room together at DeMolay functions? DECISION: Active DeMolays and Senior DeMolays may not be roomed together at any function of DeMolay International. 2. ISSUE: Does a Class 1 member become a Class 2 member upon attaining 75 years of age or at the next annual meeting following that birth date? DECISION: A Class 1 member of DeMolay International who is not a Past Grand Master becomes a Class 2 member on the day he turns 75 years of age. 3. ISSUE: Must a Class 1 member who will become 75 years of age during the upcoming DeMolay Year pay the Annual Class 1 Membership Fee? DECISION: To be eligible to become a Class 2 member, the individual must be a Class 1 member in good standing at the time he attains the age of 75 years. Therefore, he must have paid the Annual Class 1 Membership Fee for the year in which he becomes 75. No portion of the fee is refundable. 4. ISSUE: May an active DeMolay transfer his membership from one Chapter to another only by action of the Executive Officer? DECISION: An active DeMolay who wishes to transfer his membership from one Chapter to another or to obtain dual membership in a Chapter may do so only by fulfilling all statutorily prescribed procedures, including application, investigation and ballot. 5. ISSUE: May an active DeMolay obtain at-large status by action of the Executive Officer? DECISION: An active DeMolay becomes a member-at-large only when all statutorily mandated procedures are satisfied. 6. ISSUE: May the Board of Directors amend the Rules and Regulations to permit an individual to remain an active DeMolay after attaining the age of 21? 86

87 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri DECISION: The Board of Directors may not amend any portion of the Rules and Regulations governing eligibility for membership. Because the age for active DeMolay membership is established by statute as one such indicia of eligibility, the Board of Directors may not amend the Rules and Regulations to extend active membership in the Order past the age of 21 years. 7. ISSUE: Do the youth protection policies of DeMolay International apply to visitors and guests attending or participating in DeMolay activities? DECISION: The youth protection policies of DeMolay International apply to all persons attending, participating in or present at any DeMolay activity irrespective of their status, if any, in the corporation. 8. ISSUE: Is an individual who was expelled from DeMolay or who resigned prior to turning 21 years of age eligible to be classified as a Senior DeMolay? DECISION: In order to be eligible to become a Senior DeMolay, an individual must be a Class 6 member in good standing of the corporation at the time he becomes 21 years of age. Therefore, if an active DeMolay is suspended at the time he attains the age of 21 years, or was expelled or resigned his membership prior to becoming 21, he is not eligible to be classified as a Class 7 member. 9. ISSUE: Are Executive Officers included when determining whether DeMolay International has reached the maximum number of Class 1 members permitted? DECISION: All Class 1 members are included in calculating the number of persons who may be elected to that Class of membership. The 200 member maximum allowed for that Class, however, does not apply to new Executive Officers. 10. ISSUE: Does the date upon which payment of a New Advisor fee is made affect the length of time for which it is applicable? DECISION: Payment of the New Advisor fee covers the entire period remaining in the current calendar year as well as the period included in the first renewal, irrespective of the length of time for either. There is no pro-rata payment. 11. ISSUE: May an active DeMolay whose membership is in Australia be elected as an International DeMolay Congress officer? 87

88 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting DECISION: Any delegate to the International DeMolay Congress may be elected as International Master Councilor or International Congress Secretary. However, an International officer who is not a Class 6 member of DeMolay International may not serve on the Board of Directors. 12. ISSUE: When one who is not already a Class 1 member is appointed as an Executive Officer, when does he acquire that classification of membership? DECISION: All Class 1, 2, 3 and 4 members of DeMolay must be elected to those classifications. If elected by the Board of Directors, the classification is effective at the time of that unanimous ballot. If elected by the Class 1 members at the annual meeting the classification is effective at the conclusion of that meeting. 13. ISSUE: What is the status of an Advisor who fails to personally sign and file required forms, including the Adult Worker Profile? DECISION: Any adult volunteer who fails to satisfy all enrollment or registration requirements whether mandated by statute or corporate policy is ineligible to serve as a Class 5 member of DeMolay International. M. Boyd Patterson: Grand Master, I move for the adoption, that you adopt these as policies of the corporation, adoption of this portion of the Report of the Jurisprudence and Legislation Committee. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: It has been moved and seconded that this portion of the committee report of Jurisprudence and Legislation be adopted. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all in favor will signify by saying aye. (Ayes Stated) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: All opposed, like sign. (No Response) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Motion carried. M. Boyd Patterson: Thank you, Grand Master. Thank you, Brethren. On behalf of the Chairman of the Committee Brother Richard Sayre and our members to whom I am deeply indebted for their contributions, we would express our gratitude to you for being able to serve the Order of DeMolay during your tenure as Grand Master, and to serve you, my Brethren, in the preparation of such legislative matters that were brought before the body this year. I will remind you, as always, that we stand ready to assist at any time. Jurisprudence and Legislation will absolutely, irrespective of our feelings concerning the merits of an item, always be glad to help you in preparing it so that it gets in the proper legal form, and that your legislation makes it to the floor for discussion and debate and decision and resolution by this full body. We take no 88

89 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri position on matters, save and except that such as Call Item Number 4 this year, which we were directed to do and therefore rather passionately engaged in support of. However, we stand ready to assist you at any and all times. I would strongly encourage you, I would entreat you, my Brethren, if you have legislative matters to be brought before this Supreme Council at this DeMolay International, at the 2010 session or at any time, please feel free to call upon us. Please allow us to help you. That's all that we are here to do, is to assist you and effectuate the legislative process. We are more than glad to assist. And by doing so, we can guarantee that your wishes will be put before the body. So please feel free to contact us at any time. And the earlier the better. Some of this like that Call Item Number 4 took us almost two full years to come up with that. We don't want to spend any more time than we have to and delay the implementation of your desires. So again, with our thanks, Grand Master, I will conclude this portion of the J&L report and move for the reception of all portions of the Jurisprudence and Legislation report presented so far, reserving the right to make final motions upon the conclusion of the annual meeting. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: It has been moved and seconded that the report of the J&L committee up to this point be adopted. M. Boyd Patterson: This is to receive only. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: To receive. Thank you. To receive the report of the J&L committee. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all in favor, signify by saying aye. (Ayes Stated) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: All opposed, like sign. (No Response) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Motion carries. You have our gratitude and thanks, Brother Patterson, as Chair and to the members of your committee. Sometimes this can be a thankless job. We certainly appreciate your hard work and diligence, due diligence. Is there anything else to come before this Business Session Number 2 before we proceed to adjourn? Brother International Master Councilor. Richard W. Eells, II: Members of the International Supreme Council, I thank you on behalf of DeMolay Congress for enabling us to share our opinions, and also to allow us to learn from you all in your debate. It definitely has an impact on our members and enables them to grow in their own leadership skills. As the DeMolay International Congress remains quiet and sits, I will now declare the International DeMolay Congress from business to refreshment. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Are there any announcements from the planning committee? Frank? Anything at all? Franklin Kell, Jr., PGM: No indeed, Grand Master. (End of Friday's session) 89

90 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting DeMolay International Supreme Council Business Session #3 June 20, :05a.m. Kansas City, Missouri Grand Master C. Michael Watson: I will now call Business Session #3 from refreshment to labor and ask for Ted Korn to deliver the invocation. (Invocation Delivered) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Okay. The chair will now recognize the Membership Committee for your report. Mike Salazar Report of the Membership Committee Mike A. Salazar, Chairman It was my pleasure to Chair the Membership Committee. This was not a membership Conference based on the conference being scheduled every other year. At the Executive officers Conference in Indianapolis this year the Executive Officers requested that the Membership Committee work on providing the following items: - New Membership materials Materials that can be customized Membership Committee be charged with updating membership pamphlets/cds - Packets Reason for joining Reason for membership events - Share fun activities that work in recruiting new members - DeMolay Banners that can travel around the Jurisdictions - Portable displays - Program to teach How to Recruit Relate to respected family member/friend How do we incorporate non-masonic candidates? Incorporate Masonic support - List what DeMolay International provides new members - List of Jurisdictions where the Squire program is working and share the successes of Squires becoming DeMolays. The committee has also been asked that we work with DeMolay International to make sure that any membership campaigns the Congress officers develop have enough lead time that it s membership programs/incentives can get to the Jurisdictions before the program starts so they can better support the campaign. 90

91 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri Some goals for the Membership Committee will be to meet or exceed the Grand Masters expectations of this committee, developing criteria where DeMolay International would recognize Jurisdictions for their membership plans based on innovation and success. The recognition would be broken down into three categories small, medium and large using jurisdictional membership numbers. Last but no least be of value to the jurisdictions. Thanks to the committee members, and Nick Walker for all of your support of this committee and look forward to our monthly conference call starting in July. Respectfully submitted, Mike Salazar, Chairman, Membership Committee Mike A. Salazar: Grand Master, I would move to accept this report. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: You've heard the motion to accept the report from the Membership Committee. Is there any discussion? It has been seconded. Thank you. Any discussion? (No response) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Hearing none, all in favor will signify by saying aye. (Unanimous aye) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: All opposed like sign. (No response) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Motion carried. Thank you, Michael. Adult Recruitment Committee, followed by Youth Protection. Gordon Kimball: Good morning, Grand Master. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Good morning. Report of the Adult Recruitment Committee Gordon L. Kimball, Jr., Chairman Having been appointed to this committee, we took some time this year to reorganize. Our plans now are to revisit and update the PowerPoint presentation which can be used at Adult Recruitment presentations. We recognize the importance of a strong adult leadership within our organization in order for it to be successful. We are also working on preparing information that can be sent home to parents of the new initiates to become active advisors. We feel strongly that we need to show the Masonic family the importance of a strong DeMolay and the importance of their active involvement as adult leaders within our organization. 91

92 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting My thanks to Sherman Parker, Vice Chairman, and the committee for all their help, input, and support over this past year. Gordon L. Kimbll, Jr.: Grand Master, I move acceptance of this report. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: You've heard the motion to accept the report from the Adult Recruitment Committee. It has been seconded. Is there any discussion? (No response) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Hearing none, all those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Unanimous aye) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: All opposed, like sign. (No response) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Motion carried. Brethren, as a reminder, as you approach the microphone, please state your name for the record, and also if you have a written report, please drop it off up here. Thank you. Okay. Brother Keith. Report from the Youth Protection Committee Keith K. Klein, PGM, Chairman Keith K. Klein, PGM: My name is Keith Klein from Indiana. This is the Youth Protection report. Just a parenthetical before I start. When I was Grand Master and we traveled around the various conferences, there is a certain amount of disbelief that the kinds of things we can get in trouble for could even be happening, and I'm on a national notification for things that go on in youth organizations. And one of those is hazing. And in the youth protection video that's out there, there is a whole section on hazing. There is not a day that goes by that I don't get five or ten reports nationally of things that are happening in youth organizations, athletic teams, schools, cheerleaders, whatever, that involve hazing, and I guarantee that each and every one of those makes news in the local market, and it becomes something we don't want to be a part of. So we not only have to worry about molestation, we have to worry about hazing and other aspects of youth protection. It is all in the video that you are supposed to be showing. So the committee report is a caution that we have a tendency to get a little jaded toward the fact that it's there and it needs to be shown, and it needs to be shown on a regular basis and needs to be talked about, and we cannot ignore the fact that these kinds of things do happen. We don't want them to happen within this organization. Frank Nordstom in the DeMolay & More Store reports that their supply is low on the videos. So we will be remaking some of those additional DVDs for the program. And since that is a sale item it accrues at no cost to the organization to do that. And also we need to complete the shooting and editing of Phase 2 of the Youth Protection Program, and we will have an estimate on the cost of that project for the August board meeting prioritization process. 92

93 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri Grand Master, I move the adoption of this report. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: It has been moved and seconded that the Youth Protection Committee report be adopted. Is there any discussion? (No response) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Hearing none, all those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Unanimous aye) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: All opposed, like sign. (No response) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Motion carried. The Investment Committee report. Report of the Investment Committee Allan E. Iding, Chairman Allan E. Iding: Allan Iding, Wisconsin. DeMolay International has retained Merrill Lynch as our investment consultant. Art Winstead was our primary contact person until February 2009 when he left Merrill Lynch and joined Davenport & Company, LLC. DeMolay International has 11 managers who invest funds for DeMolay International. The report then lists those managers. Calendar year For the calendar year 2008, the managed accounts of DeMolay International, net of fees, lost percent. This compares to gains of 8.03 percent in 2007, 10.4 percent in 2006, and 6.40 percent in For 2008 the investments of DeMolay International trailed the Investment Committee's benchmark return by 5.28 percent. The 2008 benchmark was a negative percent based on 60 percent S&P 500 index, 30 percent Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate and Government 1 to 10-year index, and 10 percent U.S. three-month Treasury. The S&P 500 total return in 2008 was a negative percent. The bond index was a positive 4.94 percent, and three-month Treasury return was 1.8 percent. As of December 31, 2008, the investments of DeMolay International had a fair market value of $3,174,691. This compares to $4,753,850 at December 31, After subtracting net withdrawals of $290,000 during 2008, the net decrease in investment assets for the year was $1,286,159. First five months of For the first five months of 2009, the total return, net of fees, is estimated at 6 percent. This exceeded the benchmark return of 2.84 percent. The S&P 500 total return during this fivemonth period was 2.96 percent, the bond index was 3.5 percent, and three-month Treasury return was.21 of 1 percent. The current asset allocation is 60.5 percent equities, 34 percent fixed income, and 5.5 percent cash equivalents. 93

94 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting As of May 31, 2009, the investments of DeMolay International had a fair market value of $3,268,239. This includes net withdrawals of $92,000 and investment earnings of $185,548 during the first five months of Committee Meeting. Yesterday morning the Committee met with Mr. Winstead and heard his report. Questions were asked, and he answered them satisfactorily. The Committee reviewed the current investment policy statement. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and adopted, the Committee designated James C. McGee, Past Grand Master, as draftsman to prepare an amendment of the Investment Policy Statement to authorize investments in ETFs. Brother McGee is to transmit this to the Chairman of the Committee, who will pass it on to the Committee members, and upon approval of the Committee the amendment will be recommended for adoption by the Board of Directors of DeMolay International. The retention of Merrill Lynch is scheduled to expire this year. The committee considered investment management and investment counsel. The relationship with Mr. Winstead, the qualifications, investment performance, and cost of Davenport & Company. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and adopted, the Committee recommends to the Board of Directors of DeMolay International that the relationship with Merrill Lynch be terminated at this time and that Davenport & Company LLC be retained for a period of two years, subject to earlier termination by DeMolay International, as investment manager, with Art Winstead of Davenport as the Investment Consultant. The Committee further recommends that James C. McGee, Past Grand Master, Grand Treasurer, be authorized to oversee the transition and make such determinations as may be appropriate with respect to the sale of securities or transfer of assets in kind and other related matters. Respectfully submitted for the Committee Allan E. Iding, Chairman. Grand Master, I move the receipt of this report. Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that the Investment Committee report be received. Is there any discussion? (No response) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye. (Unanimous aye) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: All opposed, like sign. (No response) Grand Master C. Michael Watson: Motion carried. Thank you, Allan. We will now hear from the Strategic Planning Committee. 94

95 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri Report of the Strategic Planning Committee Robert W. Cockerham, Chairman Robert W. Cockerham: Bob Cockerham, Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee. We submitted the report via , presented to DeMolay International before the session began. I will highlight some of the points this year. As you know, we developed the strategic plan the year before as was presented to this body, and this year we took the plan, which has little meaning without implementation, and implemented that plan to a certain degree. We implemented by developing a specific form, which is in writing, which has already been used, and was presented at the Executive Officer's Conference luncheon here at this session. Many of whom have already returned the form in completed fashion. The form encompasses all aspects of the strategic plan so that there's reporting by the Executive Officers of their activities and jurisdictions, thereby an accounting of those activities that can be shared, reviewed, analyzed, and distributed or used in any way possible to develop the programs of DeMolay International, and to make sure that each jurisdiction is on board. That was the second phase. And what the Grand Master had charged us with this year, the development of the third phase of the plan, will be to implement a similar plan but for the chapters. That is underway already by our Grand Junior Councilor, I understand. So the Strategic Planning Committee is ahead of the game already. We'd like to thank especially the Executive Officers and the Executive Officers Conference because this year we had the ability as a committee to meet with all of them in Indianapolis, and to share from all those who were in attendance those specific activities, programs, challenges, hurdles, successes, and to understand from each individual what they were doing in their own jurisdiction so that those things could be incorporated into the plan and into what we will have to monitor and to see are we on track, are we not on track. A more, perhaps, lengthy discussion was made before the Executive Officers at the luncheon the other day. I will spare you of all those details at this point. I'd like to acknowledge and thank the staff of DeMolay International, and in particular, and sincerely in particular, our good Brother Jeff Kitsmiller for his hard work in finalizing the plan and getting it into the format so it could be distributed here to the Executive Officers. It will be developed further as we learn from each individual. We've already had input from different individuals how it can be improved. We will continue to improve the plan, implement the plan, and look forward to you all using the plan as we go down the road. Strategic Planning Committee Written Report Report The Strategic Planning Committee continued with the implementation phase of the Strategic Plan that was developed last year. As part of the process, a significant portion of the 2009 Executive Officers Conference was dedicated to this endeavor. The Executive Officers and other DeMolay Leaders present analyzed each part of the Strategic Plan and offered specific ideas and recommendations so that a Form 95

96 Section II 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting could be developed for use by the Executive Officers in reporting the activities and progress of the implementation of the Strategic Plan in each Jurisdiction. The goal, of course, is not just to have a Plan, but also to make certain that the DeMolays, the Chapters, and the Jurisdictions put the plan into action. The Executive Officer s Strategic Plan Reporting Form has been developed to not only have an accounting of the Executive Officer s implementation of the plan and goals, but also to have the written documentation to learn from and share the successes and challenges of the DeMolay program. After assembling the ideas and recommendations, the DeMolay International Staff completed the Form for use by the Executive Officers. The next phase of this process is to develop such a Form for use by the Chapters. That is the charge for The desire is to also have the Forms available online for ease of completion, as well as easy dissemination. The Committee recognizes completely that a plan is useless unless it is used. We not only encourage, but also trust that all Executive Officers, in particular, will make certain that every part of the plan is being implemented and put into action for the betterment of the Order of DeMolay. And, moreover, to thoroughly complete and timely submit the Form annually. The Committee expresses its appreciation to the DeMolay International Staff, and, in particular, Jeff Kitsmller, Sr. for assisting in completing the task that was assigned for In conclusion, there are no budgetary or financial requests. Sincerely and fraternally submitted, Robert W. Cockerham Grand Senior Councilor Chairman 96

97 89 th Supreme Council Annual Meeting Section II June 18 20, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri Jurisdiction: Executive Officer/Personal Rep.: Date: # of Chapters: # of Operating Chapters: Membership Growth & Retention: What are you doing to ascertain membership growth and member retention within your Jurisdiction? Please describe your long term membership goal. Leadership & Education: What training courses have you implemented within your Jurisdiction to educate potential Members, Members, Advisors, and Parents? Communications: Describe your method of communicating with all in your Jurisdiction? How can you improve this method of communication? Governance: How have you secured the fact that governance of all Chapters is uniform and the bylaws, rules and regulations are being followed? Financial Management & Development: Are the finances of the Jurisdiction in good condition? Are Chapter finances in order? Family Involvement & Participation: Are all Jurisdictional events geared toward family involvement? If not, why not? 97

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